Chessiloch, Rock formation with military murals in Grellingen, Switzerland
The cliff walls at Chessiloch display numerous painted coats of arms and military motifs created by Swiss soldiers stationed at this strategic location.
During World War I, over 60 Swiss military units guarded this site near the Birs river, protecting a crucial railway bridge constructed in 1875.
The soldiers expressed their regional identity by painting cantonal coats of arms and landscapes on the rock faces while performing their guard duties.
The site maintains its original features through periodic restoration efforts, with the most recent major preservation work completed in 1934.
Military personnel stationed at Chessiloch transformed a defensive position into an artistic monument through their paintings during extended guard assignments.
Location: Grellingen
Part of: list of cultural properties in Grellingen
GPS coordinates: 47.43806,7.57111
Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:26
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