Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious landmarks of the Heiligenblut region, centered around the iconic Gothic pilgrimage church of St. Vinzenz. This collection includes historic structures ranging from the 15th-century church in Pockhorn to the 19th-century Maria Hilf chapel in Putschall. These sites highlight the area's spiritual history, including the Bricciuskapelle, which is tied to the local legend of the Holy Blood, and the heritage-protected Aichhorner Kapelle.

St. Vinzenz

A prominent Gothic pilgrimage church situated on a steep slope below the village center. It houses a relic of the Holy Blood and features a notable late-Gothic winged altar.

Filialkirche Pockhorn

A subsidiary church of the Heiligenblut parish dedicated to Saint Martin, located in the village of Pockhorn.

Aichhorner Kapelle

A heritage-protected chapel located in the village of Aichhorn within the municipality of Heiligenblut.

Filialkirche Maria Hilf

Built in 1809, this church is located in Putschall within the municipality of Großkirchheim and is dedicated to Mary Help of Christians.

Bricciuskapelle

A Catholic chapel traditionally linked to the legend of Saint Briccius, who is said to have brought the Holy Blood relic to the valley.