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St. Peter's Chapel (Petersberg)

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St. Peter's Chapel (Petersberg)

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  • Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    October 7, 2021

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    The chapel on the Petersberg was consecrated to Saint Peter (Peter). Simon, nicknamed Petrus (rock), was a fisherman on Lake Genesareth when he - together with his brother Andreas - …
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    March 23, 2021

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    The Catholic pilgrimage chapel St. Peter on the Petersberg in Königswinter was built in 1763.
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    January 6, 2022

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    this chapel gave its name to the PETERsberg. Before it was called STROMberg: ...
    "The first pilgrimage church consecrated to St. Peter was probably built in the 14th century. It probably existed until the middle of the 18th century and gave the previously mentioned Stromberg its name. In its place, under the Heisterbacher Abbot Mengelberg, today's baroque chapel was built erected. "(Wikipedia).
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    Heisterbach Abbey Gatehouse – St. Peter's Chapel (Petersberg) loop from Königswinter

    7.36km

    02:15

    260m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 330 m

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    Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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