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Karl Hünenberg
December 3, 2025
Hiking
Above the village of Ernen, on the steep slope of the Ernen Forest at 1520 meters above sea level, the Maria Hilf pilgrimage chapel was built between 1690 and 1709.
The Maria Hilf pilgrimage chapel is well hidden in the Ernen Forest. Its Tuscan-style porch, supported by tufa columns, exudes a southern charm. It was likely initially a pilgrimage site for the upper classes, as evidenced by the votive offerings depicting well-dressed individuals and the Baroque paintings. Later, the chapel became a popular pilgrimage site.
The Maria Hilf pilgrimage chapel is well hidden in the Ernen Forest. Its Tuscan-style porch, supported by tufa columns, exudes a southern charm. It was likely initially a pilgrimage site for the upper classes, as evidenced by the votive offerings depicting well-dressed individuals and the Baroque paintings. Later, the chapel became a popular pilgrimage site.
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