メンディヒでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

The Thürer meadows are beautiful in every season; with a bit of luck you might see egrets and other wildlife. It's always worth hiking there.

There are a variety of birds to observe at the lake

The water buffalo are impressive animals and ideally suited to the meadows of the NSG

The Votive Chapel is located near the Fraukirch Church. It was built in 1605 and is situated in the open countryside, where, together with the main church and the neighboring manor house, it forms a remarkable ensemble. The purpose of the chapel, as the name suggests, is a votive offering, a form of thanksgiving or vow to the Mother of God, thus underscoring the Fraukirch Church's role as an important Marian pilgrimage site. Inside the Votive Chapel is an important work of art, the so-called Chalice Angel Relief, sometimes also called the Chalice Angel Cross. This relief is also made of dark basalt lava and depicts a praying angel holding a chalice. Such depictions are often found on crosses or wayside shrines in the Eifel region, and the relief is considered particularly charming and a testament to the region's deep-rooted popular piety. The basalt cross near the chapel you mentioned could either be the chalice-angel relief itself, as it is often classified in this category, or another simple basalt cross (wayside cross) from the period. Basalt is a very commonly used and weather-resistant material for field monuments in the Eifel region. In summary, the votive chapel from 1605, with its basalt chalice-angel relief, represents an important element of the Fraukirch pilgrimage site, highlighting the tradition of Marian veneration and reflecting the local architectural culture with its basalt lava.

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Water is drinkable and tasty (at least it was the last time I was there in 2024)

I always take a break here when I'm out and about in the area. There's also a nice downhill trail nearby (turn left behind the bench, and once you get to the top, there's another path down to the left), but be careful...there are often hikers along the trail.

An old niche cross. Year unknown. Part of the former processional route from Mendig to Thur.