Felsberg – Lourdes Cave

Felsberg is a part of Überherrn, near Saarlouis, and is located in Saarland, not far from the border with France.

In the Lourdes grotto there are two niches: one high for the statue of Mary and in the lower room there are statues on the altar table and there is space for flowers and candles. What is particularly special is that to the left of the Lourdes grotto a small cave has been created for the statue of the visionary Bernadette Soubirous. That is very special and is rarely done for Bernadette.

The beautifully landscaped and well-maintained Lourdes Cave has benches and ex-votos can be seen to the right of the cave. The cave is partly overgrown and made of large rocks. Trees and plants are located near the Lourdes Cave, and this makes the whole area very inviting for visitors.

The Lourdes Cave is located 200 meters from the Dürener Strasse, towards the castle ruins of Teufelsburg

Address: hiking trail starting from the top of the Dürener Strasse, road number 405, towards Teufelsburg, Felsberg, 66802 Überherrn.

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In Felsberg there is also a church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The church was built between 1898 and 1901 according to a plan by the prolific architect Wilhelm Hector (1855-1918), who promoted the style of the Neo-Gothic. Beautiful depictions of Mary can also be seen in this church.

The Maria altar is a triptych with images of Our Lady. The high altar has a retable with scenes from the life of Mary.

The church also houses a large icon of Mary as the Mother of Perpetual Help, as well as a statue of Mary, Jesus and the dying Joseph.

Behind the church, a pieta has been placed in a small chapel.

The Saint Nicholas Church is located about 600 meters from the Lourdes Cave.

Address: Kirchenweg, Felsberg, 66802 Überherrn

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