Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
St. Gallen
Sarganserland
Bad Ragaz

St. Leonhard Chapel, Bad Ragaz

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Leonhard Chapel, Bad Ragaz

Recommended by 33 cyclists out of 39

Cycling is not permitted at this location

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Top cycling routes to St. Leonhard Chapel, Bad Ragaz

    4.6

    (34)

    395

    riders

    1. Rhine River – Rhine Riverside Cycle Path loop from Bad Ragaz

    49.7km

    02:55

    210m

    210m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Moderate

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    4.5

    (11)

    209

    riders

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Tips

    June 1, 2021

    ST. LEONHARD CHAPEL, BAD RAGAZ
    Archaeological research revealed that the first church was built at the beginning of the 14th century.
    The church is documented around 1410. On June 5, 1412, the St. Leonhard Church and the consecration certificate were drawn up.
    In 1631, a restoration was carried out by Abbot Jodocus Höslin in the early Baroque style.
    A further restoration was carried out around 1721 under Abbot Bonifaz zur Gilgen. This was done in the high Baroque style. Another interior restoration took place in 1946, during which the previously whitewashed frescoes were brought out again. The complete restoration took place between 1979 and 1981. In 2001, the St. Leonhard Chapel was given a new coat of paint.
    The vestibule: It is designed as a memorial room for the Battle of Ragaz, which took place on March 6th - St. Fridolin's Day - 1446. The wall inscription is a battle report by the historian Aegidius Tschudi. It is assumed that Niklaus von der Flüe, the holy brother Klaus, led the Obwalden flag as a squad leader. A relic of the saint lies in the reliquary grave of the main altar. On the side wall there is a gargoyle from the tower from the early days of the church.
    The nave: The light through the Romanesque and Gothic windows gives the simple room its own atmosphere. The pictures on the walls depict the Mother Mary weeping for her son, St. Nicholas and St. Anne. They come from an early St. Nicholas and Anne church near the farm in the village. The two side altars from 1634 were created to venerate the Mother of God and St. Fridolin. The upper pictures depict Saint Erasmus and Saint Joseph. The fresco painting depicts the coat of arms of the nobles of Reitnau. The founder Friedrich von Reitnau, the brother of the then abbot, Werner von Reitnau (1416-1435), is probably buried in front of the choir. The consecration crosses date from the early days of the church.
    Text: Bar Ragaz
    setamina.ch/kapelle-st-leonhard-bad-ragaz.html

    Translated by Google •

      The St. Leonhard Chapel at the western entrance to Bad Ragaz is often used as a wedding chapel today.

      The St. Leonhard Chapel in Bad Ragaz is a pilgrimage chapel. St. Leonhard, the patron of farmers and livestock, was worshipped here.

      A special feature of the St. Leonhard Chapel is that it has three altars. Various frescoes that were discovered during the renovation in 1981 show St. Leonhard as the patron saint of the church, secrets from Christ's youth, the coronation of Mary and St. Fridolin, to whom the right, south-west side altar is dedicated. The anteroom was set up as a memorial room for the Battle of Ragaz around 1446. It is richly illustrated and labelled. It takes some time and patience to read the story of the battle. Niklaus von der Flüh, better known as Brother Klaus, is said to have fought here.

      In 1412, Bishop Konrad of Chur consecrated the graceful church. The foundations of the However, the chapel is much older, as numerous changes have been made over the centuries. The founder of the chapel is Friedrich von Reitnau, brother of the then Pfäfers abbot, Werner von Reitnau, whose family coat of arms can still be seen today on the left nave wall by the side altar.

      Source: bergfex.ch/sommer/badragaz/highlights/3815-st-leonhard-kapelle-bad-ragaz

      Translated by Google •

        In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

        Sign up for free

        Details

        Informations

        Elevation 490 m

        Weather

        Powered by Foreca

        Thursday 18 December

        12°C

        1°C

        0 %

        Additional weather tips

        Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

        Most visited during

        January

        February

        March

        April

        May

        June

        July

        August

        September

        October

        November

        December

        Loading

        Location: Bad Ragaz, Sarganserland, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

        Other Popular Places to Check Out

        Rhine Cycle Path Sargans–Landquart

        Explore
        RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
        Download the app
        Follow Us on Socials

        © komoot GmbH

        Privacy Policy