Obermarchtal German military cemetery

Obermarchtal German military cemetery is a burial ground featuring stone crosses carved from Gauinger marble situated within a forested setting at 584 meters elevation. The graves are arranged in organized rows throughout the wooded area with clear pathways between them.

This burial ground was established during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars when many soldiers were laid to rest here. The site was originally called Cemetery of Strangers.

French military delegations and local residents gather regularly for commemorative ceremonies honoring the fallen soldiers at this site. These gatherings demonstrate how the place connects people across national boundaries.

The cemetery is accessible via hiking trail 5 of the Swabian Alb Association, marked with brown directional signs through the forest. The pathways are clearly marked making navigation straightforward for visitors.

A stone column displays a Phoenix symbol alongside an inscription about European unity, representing the shared fate of soldiers from different nations. This monument reminds visitors how death transcended the conflicts between countries.

Location: Obermarchtal

Elevation above the sea: 584 m

Website: https://kriegsgraeberstaetten.volksbund.de/friedhof/obermarchtal

GPS coordinates: 48.22368,9.59549

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47