Grazer Kalvarienberg, Religious architectural complex in Lend district, Graz, Austria
Grazer Kalvarienberg is a religious architectural complex with twelve chapels connected by pathways that form a pilgrimage route. The buildings display architectural elements from different periods arranged across the natural rock formation.
The first crosses were installed in 1606, making this one of the earliest Calvary constructions in the Habsburg lands. Over the centuries additional chapels were added and the route expanded gradually.
The chapels feature crafted iron gates and sandstone figures depicting scenes from the Passion that invite prayer and reflection. Visitors can observe these religious depictions while walking through the complex.
The site is accessible on foot through designated walking paths that follow the natural topography of the area. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as the terrain is uneven and sometimes steep.
The complex was originally built on a natural rock formation called Austein, allowing the architecture to merge with the existing landscape. This blend of human construction and nature creates an unusual setting for religious gathering.
Location: Graz
Address: bei Kalvarienbergstraße 155
GPS coordinates: 47.09318,15.41765
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:44
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