Stozec Chapel of the Virgin Mary
Stožecká kaple Panny Marie
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A wooden pilgrimage chapel in the Šumava National Park, built in 1791 by a blacksmith as thanks for miraculous healing by a local spring. It's a popular pilgrimage site, especially around August 15th.

📜 Wooden pilgrimage chapel of the Virgin Mary, built in 1791 at 950m altitude in Šumava National Park. Known for its healing spring and miraculous Marian image.

Why Go

🙏 Important pilgrimage site with rich history
💧 Experience the legendary healing spring
🏞️ Enjoy beautiful views from Stožecká skála
🚶‍♀️ Explore hiking trails in Šumava

Why Avoid

👶 Some routes not suitable for strollers
🚫 Access sometimes restricted by National Park
🚪 Generally inaccessible outside planned services

Tips

🚗 Parking in Stožec (paid) or České Žleby (free).
🗓️ Main pilgrimage is first Sunday after August 14th.
🚂 Accessible by train to Stožec.

Cost

💰 Voluntary entrance fee for services.

Hours

🕒 Accessible during planned religious services.

Parking

🅿️ Paid parking in Stožec, free in České Žleby.

Last updated 20 days ago

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