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Chapel of Val du Pâtre

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Chapel of Val du Pâtre

Recommended by 70 mountain bikers

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    1. Col de Boenlesgrab – Petit Ballon loop from Guebwiller

    55.7km

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    1,530m

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    September 27, 2020

    the chapel of Val du Pâtre has been dedicated to the virgin since the 13th century and is a major place for scouting.

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      February 18, 2024

      The Val du Pâtre, Schaeferthal in German, is easily accessible by car. From there, many hiking and mountain biking trails are possible.
      The legend :
      Shepherds grazed their animals in this sylvan landscape in the 14th century.
      Summer being very hot and rain rare, grass and water were terribly lacking.
      By dint of praying and imploring heaven and the Virgin Mary, a miracle occurred: a spring gushed out, saving men and beasts.
      As a sign of recognition, the shepherds erected an oratory then a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
      This place became a place of pilgrimage where people came in procession from the surrounding area during serious epidemics.
      Animals were also taken there to have them blessed.
      The spring still flows and feeds the fountain in front of the chapel

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        February 24, 2024

        Beautiful place...always pretty!

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          Location: Sulzmatt, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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