Raeren – Lourdes Cave

Raeren is located in German-speaking Belgium and is part of the province of Liège.

The Lourdes Grotto is located in a wooded and green environment. The statue of Mary stands in the upper part of the grotto and under the statue is written “Ich bin die Unbefleckte Empfangene” (I am the Immaculate One). The special thing is that the lower part of the grotto shows a pieta, which is highly unusual.

In front of the cave there is a table for the altar and benches have been placed. There is no statue of visionary Bernadette Soubirous at the cave. To the right of the cave is a memorial plaque for deceased sisters.

To the left of the cave is an ascending building where cross-road stations are located.

In Raeren there are hiking opportunities and also in the vicinity of the Lourdes Cave.

The Lourdes Grotto is located behind the Marienheim nursing home, at the foot of the Calvary hill with wayside shrines. Parking is available near Marienheim.

Address: Spitalstrasse 60, 4730 Raeren.

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