Bleidenberg, Gothic pilgrimage church in Oberfell, Germany
Bleidenberg is a Gothic church building on an elevated plateau above Oberfell in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. From this location, visitors enjoy views across the Moselle Valley and the surrounding Maifeld region with its vineyards and forests.
The church was initiated by Archbishop Arnold II of Trier following a conflict in 1248 and replaced an earlier Romanesque chapel. The Gothic style developed during its construction over the following centuries.
The church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, though it was long known as "Our Lady" and Marian pilgrimage continues. Since 2012 the first pilgrim stone of the Mosel-Camino stands in front of it, and the annual Trinity procession from Oberfell still climbs to the plateau.
The church is maintained by volunteers and is open year-round for religious services and community events. Visitors should expect steep paths leading to the plateau and can follow local walking trails that connect to the church.
Since 2012 the first pilgrim stone on the Mosel-Camino stands in front of the church, marking the start of this route toward Trier. The stone recalls the 1248 peace treaty after the Thuranter Fehde, one of the oldest surviving German documents, which ended the siege of Thurant Castle.
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