Hilgenberg Chapel

Name: Hilgenberg Chapel
Address: Kapellenplatz 8, Stadtlohn, Borken, 48703, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)2563 87866

Kapellenplatz 8, 48703 Stadtlohn

Cultural centre Church

The Hilgenberg Chapel is a Roman Catholic pilgrimage chapel in Stadtlohn and is believed to have been built in the Late Bronze Age (1300 to 800 BC). The first written mention dates back to 1525. In 1695, the chapel was rebuilt under Prince Bishop Christian von Plettenberg. Since then, a procession has taken place every year on 2 July, the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. The crowds for this pilgrimage increased with rumours of miraculous cures and cattle plagues. A theft of the image of the Madonna in 1886 brought this rush to an abrupt end. In 1954, the people of Stadtlohn received a newly lent pilgrimage image of the Madonna of Raesfeld from Bishop Michael Keller.
Tour information

A visit to the exterior of the chapel is possible at any time.
A tour of the interior is also possible during the stated opening hours.

Map

Hilgenberg Chapel

Kapellenplatz 8, 48703 Stadtlohn

www.stadtmarketing-stadtlohn.de/freizeit-tourismus/sehenswertes/hilgenbergkapelle/

tourismus@stadtlohn.de

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Further Informations

Information for cyclists
The best way to discover the area around Stadtlohn is by bicycle on various circular routes and small "Pättkes". The flat, beautiful landscape invites you to extensive cycling tours. An excursion across the nearby Dutch border is also worthwhile. It is best for cyclists to follow the Berkel route from Stadtlohn via Vreden to the Netherlands.
Numerous themed cycle routes offer interesting cycling tours through the Münsterland region. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very specific contents of the region and thus tell exciting stories about Münsterland. The following themed cycle routes run along the nearby Losbergpark:
Flamingo Route
R1 European Cycle Route
Berkel route
The entrance to the Münsterland cycle path network, which is approximately 4,500 kilometres long, is located directly at Losbergpark and offers numerous opportunities for beautiful cycle tours in the region. The Losbergpark is about 500 metres from the Hilgenberg Chapel.

Price Info

Admission
Donation requested.
no entry possible: 0 €

Direction

Arrival
Stadtlohn is centrally located in the district of Borken in the western Münsterland near the Dutch border. The romantic Hilgenberg Chapel is located away from the town centre in a residential area. The popular Losbergpark and the Berkel river are about 250 metres away. The pedestrian zone in the town centre is a good 700 metres away.
Arrival by car:
Arrival via the A31 Emden - Oberhausen motorway. Take the Gescher or Legden/Ahaus exit and follow the signs to Stadtlohn.
Arriving by bus and train:
The nearest train station is in Ahaus, about twelve kilometres away.
The bus line R76 offers connections from Ahaus to Stadtlohn. This bus line also provides a connection to Borken. The bus station is located between the city centre and Hilgenbergkapelle.
Parking
There are several parking possibilities for visitors around the Hilgenberg Chapel.