St. Rochus

St. Rochus is a baroque church whose outer walls and restored roof remain standing in the former village of Wollseifen within Schleiden. The building displays architectural features from different periods layered into its current structure.

The chapel was built in 1470 and received baroque architectural elements in the early 1600s. It gained parish status in 1660 before the surrounding area was evacuated after 1946.

The name honors a saint associated with protection from illness, reflecting the spiritual role this place once held for local worshippers. Visitors today see wooden benches and a simple cross that mark the quiet prayer space.

After extensive restoration work completed in 2008, the church ruins are accessible to visitors. The site features simple furnishings and is easy to navigate as an outdoor location.

The original wooden Stations of the Cross from this church survived a fire in 1947 and are now kept in a neighboring parish church. These preserved objects tell a story of survival that many visitors discover only when exploring the wider area.

Location: Schleiden

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.57996,6.42448

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:24