Bricciuskapelle Heiligenblut, Religious chapel in Heiligenblut, Austria.
The Bricciuskapelle is a small chapel perched on the Sattelalpe in the upper Mölltal valley at about 1,630 meters (5,350 feet) elevation along a steep mountainside. The structure stands beside a natural spring and is accessible via a hiking trail that passes through an Alpine flower zone.
A chapel at this location was first documented in 1271, built upon an ancient pagan spring sanctuary. The current building was reconstructed in 1872 based on the original design.
The baroque interior displays scenes from the Briccius legend, a Danish prince whose story is deeply connected to this place. Visitors can see these depictions telling of a tragic Alpine crossing.
The site is reachable only on foot via a mountain trail that takes several hours and requires solid hiking experience. There are no facilities along the way, so bring plenty of water and snacks.
According to local legend, farmers discovered three green ears of wheat in the snow on Christmas in the year 914, leading to the finding of a Danish prince's remains. The chapel still preserves a relic connected to this ancient story.
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