Wendelinus circular route

The Wendelinus circular route begins at the Wendelinus Basilica in St. Wendel. The basilica, completed in the 15th century, is considered one of the most beautiful late Gothic hall churches in western Germany and is an expression of the veneration of Wendelinus in the 11th and 12th centuries. With the tall spire of the west tower, it is a widely visible landmark of the town. The medieval ambiance around the fruit market conveys an impression of the town's former significance as a pilgrimage center. Passing the Wendelinus fountain with a beautiful depiction of the saint, the route continues to the Wendelinus chapel, where the horse blessing is held every Whit Monday. In 1893, the Steyler Missionaries moved into the mission house and carried out their missionary work, especially in Latin America and the Philippines. The "Museum for Mission and Ethnology" displays numerous impressive exhibits from New Guinea, India, Africa, Indonesia, and China. The pilgrimage route then leads past a remarkable Marian grotto and the fathers' cemetery to the Wendelinus court. There, regional products are offered in the local market and the cozy inn with beer garden. Further along, you reach the highest point of the route, the 412 m high "Fledermauskopf," where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view. Through the forest and past the Wendelinus stone, the path leads over a scenic section with beautiful views of the hilly low mountain landscape back to the starting point.