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Kalvarienberg, Religious mountain site in Blankenheim, Germany.

Description

Kalvarienberg rises to 523 meters and features fourteen stations depicting scenes from the crucifixion. A roughly one-kilometer path winds through hilly terrain covered in juniper vegetation.

History

Count Salentin Ernest of Manderscheid-Blankenheim established the first seven stations between 1663 and 1680. Seven additional stations were added during the 1800s, expanding the devotional site.

Culture

The mountain serves as a destination for religious processions, particularly during Easter Week, rooted in centuries-old local practice. Visitors experience the site as a place for contemplation and spiritual connection, woven into the rhythms of the community.

Practical

The site is accessible from June through October with well-maintained paths guiding visitors through the terrain. The surrounding area encompasses one of North Rhine-Westphalia's largest juniper heathlands, providing good conditions for exploration.

Did you know?

A flock of around 600 sheep grazes the slopes, maintaining the landscape through natural management. This grazing supports habitats for 31 orchid species and diverse butterfly populations.

Elevation above the sea
522.8 m
GPS coordinates
50.36730,6.64125
Latest update
December 12, 2025 16:40

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