The Klaus Chapel A Famous Swiss Pilgrimage Resort Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Switzerland, village Flueli-Ranft, Swiss canton Obwalden. Situated at the beginning of the big valley Melchthal in the woody crevice, Ranft and the river the Melchaa. In this valley lived in the 15the century the hermit, recluse, Niklaus von Flue his solitary life. Subsequently been canonized under the name of Brother Klaus in the chapel, the lower Ranft chapel was built for him at the begin of the 16the century. This place is now a major pilgrimage site in Switzerland. The gorge has a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, mountain range, alps, the streaming river and valley. The chapel, this historic building, is a place of pilgrimage site, famous landmark and tourist attraction. Pilgrimage center in the idyllic scenery of the Alps.