Habsberg

Habsberg is a pilgrimage site with a church at about 555 meters elevation that houses several chapels and altars for visitors. The grounds also include a diocesan youth house and a woodland cemetery with various monuments.

A first chapel was built here around 1680 but soon became too small for growing pilgrim numbers. By 1730 a larger church was constructed, which continues as an important pilgrimage destination today.

The church is known as Our Lady of Health and draws people seeking spiritual comfort and healing. Visitors find a place where prayer and community have been central to daily life for centuries.

The site is accessible on foot and lies along the Jurassteig hiking trail that passes through the region. Visitors should expect a moderate climb and wear proper footwear.

From the medieval Habsberg Castle that once stood on this hill, only a cistern remains today. This silent reminder of the past shows how completely the place has transformed.

Location: Velburg

Elevation above the sea: 555 m

GPS coordinates: 49.31321,11.63201

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07