Wayside shrine at Johannisdamm

Description

In 1882, the Gsieser Bach stream broke through the flood barriers near Welsberg and destroyed 70 of the village’s 75 buildings. To remember the disaster, the villagers built a wayside shrine by the bridge north of the village. A statue of St John of Nepomuk, patron saint of those threatened by water, stands in its niche. The veterans’ association restored the shrine in 1984.

Arrival

The shrine is located in Welsberg.

By bus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Platzbäck

Line 441

By Citybus:

Bus stop: Welsberg, Platzbäck

Line 438

By car:

Destination: Welsberg

Public transport

Bus & train timetable: www.suedtirolmobil.info.

Bus line 441 or Citybus 438

Train line 400

Parking

Parking: Welsberg, village center.