The Calvary Mountain in Füssen

The Calvary Mountain in Füssen is a crossroads that rises on a hill opposite the old town. He was born in 19. century, is about 950 Meters high and you will find many chapels, crucifixion scenes and other interesting buildings on the way up.

The Calvary Mountain is a beautiful excursion destination for nature lovers, hikers, religious people as well as those interested in art and culture. On a leisurely hike you can discover the various stations of the Calvary, created on the initiative of the former Füssen town pastor Johann Baptist Graf. Many artistically elaborately designed chapels are located along the way. About halfway up the mountain stands the pretty yellow Marienkapelle, which once visited the fairy tale king Ludwig II. Directly opposite is depicted a large crucifixion scene. Various other station chapels decorate the way up the mountain.

Once you reach the top, you get a view of another crucifixion scene as well as a magnificent view of the old town of Füssen and the surrounding mountains. The many lakes of the region and the Royal Castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau can also be seen from here. The descent is also interesting; In turn, you pass by various chapels and pretty buildings. If you want to discover more, you can admire the Lechfall extensively, whose imposing natural spectacle should not be missed.

The Kalvarienberg in Füssen is a nice destination for the whole family. Artful buildings and chapels, beautiful nature and magnificent views await you here.