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Espace Mittelland
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Rüttenen

Hermitage of St. Verena (Einsiedelei St. Verena)

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Hermitage of St. Verena (Einsiedelei St. Verena)

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Hermitage of St. Verena (Einsiedelei St. Verena)

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    1. Verenaschlucht and Hermitage – Hermitage of Verena Gorge loop from Steingruben

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    January 19, 2023

    The hermitage of St. Verena is, together with the hermitage in Arlesheim, one of the most important landscape gardens in Switzerland. In contrast to Arlesheim, Solothurn can boast an original hermitage.

    In the north, the gorge opens up to a clearing with two baroque chapels and the hermit's cloister. Saint Verena is said to have lived and worked in the cave behind the Martin Chapel. The Verena Chapel is dedicated to her.

    The hermitage, inhabited by a forest brother/hermit or a hermitess for many hundreds of years, has been located near the northern exit of the Verena Gorge.

    The cloister and garden, the Verena and Martin Chapels, the Magdalene and Mount of Olives grottos are under cantonal monument protection on Rütten soil and belong to the Solothurn community.

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      February 6, 2022

      The hermitage has its charms in every season and can be a special place of peace. Therefore, we ask that you refrain from taking photos, cycling and climbing. But it is particularly special at Christmas, when the entire Verena Gorge is illuminated with thousands of candles by its visitors.
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        January 6, 2021

        Special place with a magical aura

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          Location: Rüttenen, Lebern, Solothurn, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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