Elsenborn

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Elsenborn is a village and submunicipality in the municipality of Bütgenbach in the Belgian East Cantons, with approximately 950 inhabitants. It was an independent municipality until January 1, 1977. It is best known for "Kamp Elsenborn," a sprawling Belgian army barracks located three kilometers from the village. This is one of the highest villages in Belgium; the highest point in the municipality is 635 meters above sea level. The village is situated in a wooded area. Northeast of the village is the Schwalmbachtal nature reserve (known as Perlenbach in Germany). The submunicipality also has an extensive network of hiking trails and, in season, cross-country ski trails.

A castle once stood in Elsenborn, originally inhabited by the Von Elsenborn family. In 1501, the village of Eltzenborn existed, which at that time consisted of only 19 houses. Ecclesiastically, Elsenborn belonged to the parish of Bütgenbach, and in 1688 a chapel was built on the site of the current cemetery. This chapel was consecrated in 1696 and elevated to parish church status in 1803. The current church dates from 1837 and was consecrated in 1840.