Kalvarienberg, Religious mountain site in Blankenheim, Germany.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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