St Blasius Chapel, Tholey, Germany

Blasius Chapel in Bergweiler was first mentioned in a document among the possessions of Tholey Monastery in 1246. The main day of pilgrimage was the annual St. Mark’s day, on which a procession took place from Tholey to the chapel followed by a market. Inside, the chapel has three baroque altars in white, blue and gold. The figure of Saint Blasius is depicted on the high altar, with Saint Mark and Saint Wendelin depicted on the side altars and above them the coat of arms of Tholey Abbey and the abbot Dr. Petrus Bonne.

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Butterfly (15 months ago)
A very beautiful chapel.

Andreas Grab (4 years ago)
A very nice little chapel. It's worth a visit

Michael Herrmann (5 years ago)
The chapel is wonderful but the way from the mountain to the cemetery is catastrophic, doesn't deserve the name "hiking trail. Totally driven by cars and we had to jump to the side because another speeder was probably on the way home, light Dacia Duster, female driver. Otherwise, the new "hiking trail" is still missing several markings.

Klaus Wagner (6 years ago)
A place of stillness. Here you can relax.

Sascha Zimmer (6 years ago)
Beautiful and also well maintained chapel. Always decorated with beautiful flowers. You really feel welcome. A large bench with a table in front of the chapel also invites you to rest during a hike. I come here often and really enjoy it and can recommend it to everyone.

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