Kapelle Schwarzsee "Maria zum Schnee"

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The “Maria zum Schnee” chapel near the Schwarzsee gondola station is a gem. It stands on the shore of the Schwarzsee (2,552 m), whose clear dark waters beautifully reflect the chapel when the air is still. A popular place of pilgrimage to this day Walkers and locals often call in to the small chapel for a moment of peace and to light a candle. The celebrations on the patron saint’s feast day on 5 August are highly popular. •If chapel is closed: key is available from the Restaurant Schwarzsee (tel. +41 27 967 2263) •Mountaineers who have successfully climbed the Matterhorn often stop at the chapel to give thanks •View of the Hornligrat ridge on the Matterhorn. In July and August, climbers on the Matterhorn can be seen with binoculars •Hornli hut visible •Chapel closed in winter