Salvatorberg

Salvatorberg is a wooded hill in Aachen topped with a chapel and forming part of the southern slopes of a chalk geological formation. The site includes a park with walking paths that wind through vegetation and lead to the religious structure at the summit.

A burial chapel was established on the summit in the early 9th century and developed into an important religious structure under different spiritual communities. Monastic groups shaped the site for centuries afterward.

The site has long served as a place of religious devotion, drawing visitors who seek the quiet setting and the chapel at the summit. Today people come for both spiritual reflection and walks through the surrounding green spaces.

The site is best reached on foot via marked paths that lead uphill through the park from the surrounding area. Wear comfortable shoes as the climb is short but steep in places.

Seven stone devotional stations line the ascending path, showing the skilled handiwork of a local sculptor from the 19th century. These stations create a quiet sequence along the way to the summit.

Location: Aachen

Elevation above the sea: 229 m

GPS coordinates: 50.78429,6.08609

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:04