Discover Wald: chapel, history and bus routes

When planning a trip to Wald, two clear themes can serve as a guide: the history of the Lordship of Wald and the Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua. Bus routes 741 and 862 are relevant for getting there, with route 862 operating seasonally. There are also other cultural and hiking activities in the wider destination of Bad Münstereifel.

Local history and chapels

Historically, Wald belonged to the Lordship of Wald. The lordship, covering around 350 hectares, belonged to the Barons and later Counts of Gymnich zu Vischel until 1794. This gives a specific time frame for the area’s history. Those interested in religious heritage will find another point of interest in the Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua in Wald. It was built in the 18th century as a simple quarry-stone structure. Its feast day is June 13; in the chapel, St. Anthony of Padua is especially invoked to help find misplaced or lost items. The chapel’s design, feast day and religious tradition offer different insights into its history.

There are two other religious points of interest nearby. The Roman Catholic pilgrimage chapel of St. Michael on Michelsberg is designated as a historic monument and was built around 1500. Decke Tönnes Wald Chapel is dedicated to St. Anthony of Egypt. The references to Anthony refer to different saints: in Wald, it is Anthony of Padua, while Decke Tönnes is dedicated to Anthony of Egypt. With its approximate construction date and designation as a historic monument, St. Michael’s Chapel offers a different perspective.

Bus connections to Wald

Route 741 runs from Rheinbach via Loch, Kurtenberg and Houverath to Wald. Route 828 runs from Bad Münstereifel station via Effelsberg and Scheuerheck to Houverath, where it ends. The routes therefore have different destinations: route 741 goes to Wald, while route 828 ends in Houverath. For the season from April 1 to November 1, 2026, the leisure bus on route 862 runs daily between the Middle Ahr and Bad Münstereifel; Wald is one of its stops. During this season, it runs up to six times a day in both directions. Check the current timetable before travelling, especially if your travel date is close to the end of the season.

Culture and hiking in the wider destination of Bad Münstereifel

Bad Münstereifel also has its own attractions for culture lovers. In the historic old town, the Romanesque collegiate church, the Gothic town hall and the Baroque Windeck House are among the historic monuments. Their different descriptions identify the buildings’ respective architectural styles. A digital tour of the old town includes 27 stops and can be started on a smartphone using a QR code, provided the codes are available on site. The Hürten Local History Museum is also in the old town, in the Romanesque House. A themed tour of the town wall can be booked through the city’s tourist information office or spa administration; check current arrangements when making specific plans.

There are 13 Eifelschleifen hiking routes in Bad Münstereifel, with varying levels of difficulty. Three featured Eifelspuren trails are the Kneipp Hiking Trail, the Münstereifelsteig and the Herb Trail. The number of Eifelschleifen and their varying levels of difficulty offer a different way to choose a hike than the names of the three Eifelspuren. If you are planning a hike, check the latest route information before setting out.

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