Obermarchtal German military cemetery, War cemetery in Obermarchtal, Germany.
The cemetery contains rows of stone crosses made from Gauinger marble, positioned within a forested area at 584 meters above sea level.
During the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, numerous soldiers found their final resting place in this location, previously known as Cemetery of Strangers.
Regular commemorative ceremonies take place at the cemetery, bringing together French military delegations and local communities to honor fallen soldiers.
The cemetery connects to the main hiking trail 5 of the Swabian Alb Association, with brown signs directing visitors through the woodland area.
A stone column features a Phoenix symbol and inscription promoting European unity, representing the shared destiny of soldiers from different nations.
Location: Obermarchtal
Elevation above the sea: 584 m
Website: https://kriegsgraeberstaetten.volksbund.de/friedhof/obermarchtal
GPS coordinates: 48.22368,9.59549
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:11
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