20의 글라드바흐가지 명소 & 주요 장소

The patronage of the Klausen pilgrimage church, “Visitation of Mary (or in another spelling: Mariä)” refers to one of the many memorial days or festivals in honor of the Mother of God Mary. The term “Visitation” – which has negative connotations in our current way of expression or thinking – refers in the Bible to Mary’s visit to her relative Elizabeth. She was married to Zacharias and the marriage remained childless, which was a social stigma at the time. But despite her advanced age, she became pregnant, which the Archangel Gabriel told Mary when he brought her the message that she herself would give birth to the Son of God, Jesus. The son of Elizabeth and Zacharias was John, nicknamed “the Baptist,” who is considered the forerunner/pioneer of Jesus Christ.

“There, where the river has lively waves, so that anyone who passes by on the road looks on with joy, there the gentle shape of the mountain rises and the vineyard rises high. The steps go down high beneath the vines, where the fruit tree stands in bloom above, and the scent lingers on the wild hedges, where the hidden violets sprout. But water trickles down, and a gentle rushing can be heard there all day long; but the places in the area rest and are silent through the afternoon.” (Friedrich Hölderlin, 1770 – 1843)

Here the sun really shines on the vines and there is good wine.

50th parallel - Wittlich is located at 50 degrees north latitude. The 7 km long circular hike over the Grad in the Wittlich vineyards offers fascinating views of the Wittlich valley.

The wooden observation tower is 20 meters high and was built in 1993. Once you have climbed the 100 steps, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over the valleys and heights of the southern Eifel.

Beautiful section along the Moselle

The church in the place of pilgrimage Klausen is worth a visit.

A little away from the Moselle you drive here on a wide road through the vineyards (with a moderate incline).