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Marian Grotto "Gröttchen" near Reifferscheid

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Euskirchen

Hellenthal

Marian Grotto "Gröttchen" near Reifferscheid

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Marian Grotto "Gröttchen" near Reifferscheid

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. View over Hellenthal – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Hellenthal

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2. Reinzelbachtal Nature Reserve – View of Hellenthal loop from Reifferscheid

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3. Wildenburg Castle – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Benenberg

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JakobusPilger

August 28, 2022

A little below Reifferscheid Castle along the path "On the trail of the robber barons" (that's the name of an Eifel trail) is a small, lovingly tended grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary with a statue. She is called "Grottchen".

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R.Bungartz

September 11, 2022

Very nice little Mariengrotte on the wayside. I would probably never have discovered it without Komoot :-)

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Karin 🐾 🇺🇦 🕊

July 23, 2023

The wayside shrine was donated in 1955 by a Reifferscheid family man whose son who was just born was seriously ill. The uncertain prognosis was a heavy burden and the man looked for a place in nature to address his prayers to God. Since he was very familiar with the slopes and paths down into the Reinzelbach valley from his youth, the place below the castle walls was obvious. With craftsmanship, he bordered the rocky recess with steps and carved a protective dwelling for the figure of Mary. Whether it was heavenly help or medical treatment, the son recovered and the father's gratitude lasted a lifetime. kraftorte-eifel.de

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Location: Hellenthal, Euskirchen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Marian Grotto "Gröttchen" near Reifferscheid

1. View over Hellenthal – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Hellenthal

2. Reinzelbachtal Nature Reserve – View of Hellenthal loop from Reifferscheid

3. Wildenburg Castle – Reifferscheid Castle loop from Benenberg

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