The chapel is dedicated to Saint Ottilia. Ottilia lived in Alsace from 661 to 720 and was of noble descent. She was born blind and was able to see at baptism, which is why she is revered as the patroness of good and healthy eyesight. As a tip: there is a pilgrim's pub near the chapel.

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Beautiful atmospheric chapel House of Silence

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St. Ulrich and Afra Chapel
The St. Ulrich and Afra Chapel is a simple country chapel. It was first mentioned in 1468. Today's chapel was built in 1591 over a …

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