Josefskapelle, Mountain chapel in Unterammergau, Germany
The octagonal chapel stands at an elevation of 1293 meters between Langentalalm and Pürschlinghäuser, featuring a copper tent roof with a small belfry.
The chapel originated in 1907 when Ludwig Fischer donated a Saint Joseph statue, leading to its construction between 1989 and 1991 by woodcarver Josef Erhart.
The interior holds memorial plaques commemorating individuals who lost their lives in the mountains, combining religious devotion with local mountaineering heritage.
Visitors can reach the chapel through a 5.9-kilometer hiking trail from Unterammergau, which takes approximately two hours and eight minutes to complete.
The chapel includes a rectangular annex with a copper saddle roof and curved volute gable, displaying a fresco of Saint Joseph with Child Jesus.
GPS coordinates: 47.58737,11.00763
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:27
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