St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a pilgrimage church in Leutenbach featuring a plastered chapel structure with a saddle roof and curved gable. The grounds include the main chapel building alongside a small fountain chapel and a roadside shrine.

The church was first documented in 1465 and developed into a regional pilgrimage destination over the centuries. Administrative reforms in the early 19th century brought it under the jurisdiction of the rural municipality of Leutenbach.

The church is dedicated to Saint Maurice and reflects centuries of pilgrimage traditions that shaped the local community. Visitors today experience how this place remains a spiritual focus for people from the surrounding villages who mark their faith through visits here.

The church is accessible via State Road 2242, with parking facilities and a bus stop on Line 226 near the junction. The site sits at approximately 433 meters elevation and offers a short walk from the parking area.

A hermit once lived in the attached hermitage and maintained the church grounds. This arrangement was part of an older tradition where individuals devoted themselves to solitary living at sacred sites.

Location: Leutenbach

Elevation above the sea: 433 m

GPS coordinates: 49.70378,11.18536

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:06