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Maria Lourdes Chapel Rossbüchel

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Location: Eggersriet, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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October 15, 2021

Maria Lourdes Chapel (1892) Rossbüchel

In 1892 a Lourdes chapel was built on the ridge by order of Klara Bischof.

A chapel in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes has stood on the ridge of the Rossbüchel for over 100 years. The chapel was built by the pious virgin Klara Bishop, who came from a family of roofers and is therefore generally known as "Deckers Klara". Klara Bischof visited the Lourdes Chapel in Altenstadt on a pilgrimage to Rankweil. The idea occurred to her to build a chapel in Grub as a thank you for the health regained in Lourdes. Difficulties arose from all sides in carrying out the plan. The church administration feared impairment of church attendance and thus a reduction in income from sacrifices for the church. But there were enough people who encouraged Klara Bischof to do what she wanted. On January 25, 1892, she was able to acquire the necessary land at a cheap price at the height of the Rossbüchel. The material transport began after a few days. 180 loads of bricks were broken and raised. Construction began on March 23 and was completed at the end of June. Glockengiesser Egger in Staad gave the little bell, which was brought to Grub on a richly decorated handcart, was consecrated on June 16 and heard its voice for the first time on June 18. Egger also donated a cross and button for the little tower. The Lourdes statue came from Val Gardena in Tyrol on March 11th and only found accommodation in the house of Klara Bishop. On August 6th, the two statues Maria and Bernadette were ceremoniously transferred to the chapel. The festive day of the chapel consecration was the feast day of the Assumption of Mary on August 15, 1892.

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Werner 🚶‍♂️🚵‍♂️🚴‍♂️

June 16, 2019

Next to the chapel there is a comprehensive viewing point called "Fünfländerblick" with a view of the large Lake Constance region.

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Roland

November 2, 2021

Pilgrimage chapel with Lourdes grotto directly at the Fünfländerblick.

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Location: Eggersriet, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

Maria Lourdes Chapel Rossbüchel

1. Grub Suspension Bridge – Fünfländerblick Viewpoint loop from Heiden

2. Fünfländerblick Viewpoint – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Grub SG

3. View of Lake Constance – Grub Suspension Bridge loop from Rehetobel

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