Wallfahrtskapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege - Saas-Fee, VS, Switzerland
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N 46° 06.617 E 007° 56.053
32T E 417638 N 5106852
The pilgrimage chapel on the Chapel Way from Saas-Grund to Saas-Fee.
Waymark Code: WMWRR0
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/08/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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EN: The pilgrimage chapel Maria zur Hohen Stiege is located at the upper part of a path with many small shrines with saints sculptures between Saas-Grund and Saas-Fee.

The chapel is attached to the rock with the side wall and has a large porch with its own pulpit. It was built in 1687 by Anton Ruppen, the porch was added in 1747. A ribbed spire with a bell sits above the chancel. At the back is a small side building.

The interior contains valuable works of art from the 17th and early 18th century.

DE: Die Wallfahrtskapelle Maria zur Hohen Stiege befindet sich am oberen Teil eines Wegs mit vielen Heiligenhäuschen zwischen Saas-Grund und Saas-Fee.

Die Kapelle ist mit der Seitenwand an die Felsen angebaut und hat eine grosse Vorhalle mit einer eigenen Kanzel. Sie wurde 1687 von Anton Ruppen erbaut, der Vorbau stammt von 1747. Über dem Chor sitzt ein Rippenhelm mit einer Glocke. An der Rückseite befindet sich ein kleines Nebengebäude.

Das Innere beinhaltet wertvolle Kunstwerke aus dem 17. und frühen 18. Jahrhundert.
Type of Church: Chapel

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 01/01/1687

Date of building construction: 01/01/1687

Dominant Architectural Style: baroque

Diocese: Sion

Address/Location:
Kapellenweg
Saas-Fee, VS Switzerland
3906


Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]

Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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