Hermitage and chapel of Saint-Thibaut, Religious chapel and hermitage in Marcourt, Belgium.
The Hermitage and Chapel of Saint-Thibaut stands on a rocky spur overlooking the Ourthe Valley with architectural elements spanning several periods. The site comprises a chapel and an adjacent dwelling building, both perched at the top and offering sweeping views across the valley below.
The origins of this site trace back to the 11th century when a religious structure first stood on this hilltop. The present buildings were constructed in the 17th century, with the hermitage added later to serve as a dwelling for a solitary religious practitioner.
The chapel serves as a place where visitors today pause and connect with centuries of devotion and prayer at this location. The hermitage reflects how people sought solitude and spiritual life in these remote natural surroundings.
The site is reached by following a forest trail from the hamlet of Hodister toward Warisy, with parking available near the hermitage. Plan your visit during warmer months when the ground is dry, as the path climbs steeply through wooded terrain.
The structure was abandoned for many years before undergoing restoration in recent decades after long periods of neglect. Today the restoration work shows how the community sought to preserve the legacy of this hilltop location.
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