St. Mary’s Church, three historic monuments and a cycling route reveal different sides of Schelborn: architectural history, monuments from different centuries and a route that passes through the village. If you are interested in local history, you can compare the form, dating and location of the monuments. The length and difficulty level of a specific cycling route are also provided. In addition, there is a St. Martin’s procession held regularly around November 11 and a stop on the Eifelleiter hiking route. These different points of interest can each help you plan your trip around history, an event date or travel arrangements.
St. Mary’s Church: construction, extension and renovation
St. Mary’s Church was built in 1883. The residents of Schelborn raised the money and built it. The church was extended in 1949, and underwent extensive renovation around the turn of the millennium. These three dates describe different phases: the construction, a later extension and the renovation. This makes it possible to consider the church’s history across more than just a single year of construction. Those interested in historic buildings will find a clear timeline here—from its construction in the 19th century to its much later renovation.
Wayside shrine and wayside crosses: forms and dates
Three other historic monuments also differ in form, dating and location. South of Schelborn is a 16th-century wayside shrine shaped like a ladle. A fragment of a wayside cross from the 18th century is located on the village street. Another wayside cross stands in the cemetery at the extension of the village street: it is of the niche type and dates from 1717.
A wayside shrine, a fragment and a niche-type wayside cross refer to different forms. Their dates also differ: the cemetery cross is precisely dated to 1717, while the wayside shrine and fragment are dated only to a century. Together, the three monuments offer several specific reference points for understanding historic forms and their respective locations in Schelborn.
Cycling route and landscape
The “Gut Schirmau – ab Weibern” cycling route is 32.0 kilometres long, rated moderate and passes through Schelborn. When choosing a tour, its length and rating go together: they indicate both the distance and its stated level of difficulty. The route’s name and its passage through Schelborn make it a specific cycling option connected with the village.
A separate landscape attraction can be found near Oberdürenbach: the Königssee, a former basalt quarry that filled with groundwater and has become a nature reserve for fauna and flora. The lake lies on the Vulkanpark Brohltal/Laacher See route. This example shows the difference between its former use as a quarry and its later status as a nature reserve.
Plan your visit and travel arrangements
The St. Martin’s procession in Schelborn is held regularly around November 11. The annual date may vary, so check the current date in advance if you want to plan your trip around it. The Schelborn, Blasweiler Weg stop is also a specific reference point for getting there: it is on the Eifelleiter hiking route and is served by line 811. Check the current timetable before travelling, as public transport information can change. This way, both a visit around the procession and a journey on the bus line can be planned around the relevant travel date.
Discover more destinations: Maria Laach, Weibern, Glees, Dedenbach, Niederdürenbach, Wehr, Spessart, Hohenleimbach.
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