St. Ulrich, Baroque church and wayside shrine in Andritz district, Graz, Austria.
St. Ulrich is a Baroque church complex with a chapel and roadside shrine nestled on the northwestern slope of Reinerkogel hill in the Andritz neighborhood. The buildings sit hidden within a wooded area and are reached by a path marked with a crucifix at its entrance.
The first chapel at this location was built in 1572, with the main church constructed in 1688. Expansions followed in 1736 to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims visiting the site.
The shrine is dedicated to Saint Ulrich, a patron saint deeply venerated in this Alpine region. Pilgrims have left votive candles and offerings here for centuries, showing how the place continues to hold spiritual meaning for local people.
The location is reachable from Graz but sits deep within a forested area and requires some effort to find. Wear sturdy shoes as the forest paths can be uneven, and plan your visit for when weather conditions are dry.
The site contains a spring grotto called 'Maria Quell' with sacred water whose veneration traces back to pre-Christian times. This natural spring held spiritual significance long before the shrine was established here.
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