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October 18, 2023

Calvary

In the 1820s, “citron traders” from Krainerland (today Slovenia) discovered this beautiful hilly gem and planted the first trees there. A little later, the citizens of Falkenberg had the idea of creating a Calvary here.

In the years 1824-27, with the help of numerous patrons and the hardworking hands of Falkenberg men and women, their new Golgotha, also known as the “Mount of Olives”, was built, including the Stations of the Cross and chapel, built by Anton Mayr and inaugurated in 1927.

On the initiative of Prof. Dr. Albert Lang, a Falkenberg native, planned and launched the World War I war memorial. Once again, numerous financial donations and tirelessly creative hands helped to create this monument in a very short time. It was inaugurated in 1934 to the pride of all Falkenbergs.

Around 1950, the Falkenberg Beautification Association started work on the second war memorial for the victims of World War II and completed it in 1952.

The chapel and outdoor areas, which have become in great need of renovation in recent years, should now be completely renovated at the suggestion and initiation of the Falkenberg Soldiers' Association and through numerous volunteer hours. There was also a newly designed staircase and benches to relax. After approximately five years of renovation, a great deal of volunteer help and thanks to benevolent donations from local companies and private individuals, the chapel and its outdoor facilities were completed in June 2021.

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August 5, 2023

beautifully decorated and maintained chapel

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Location: Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

Kalvarienberg Chapel and War Memorial Falkenberg

1. Kammerwagen – Waldnaab Valley loop from Falkenberg

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