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This wayside shrine, dedicated to Divine Mercy, stands in the picturesque Altmühl Valley. Such wayside shrines are an expression of deep-rooted popular piety and have a long tradition in Bavaria. They serve not only as a quiet place of worship for hikers and pilgrims, but also as a reminder of God's presence in everyday life and in difficult times.

In the Altmühl Valley, numerous traces of the Bronze Age can be found, dating from approximately 1600 to 700 BC. Particularly impressive are the burial mounds, often hidden in forests or on hills. These elevations in the terrain are not natural hills, but human-made graves in which important figures of their time were buried. Archaeologists found grave goods such as bronze spears, jewelry, ceramic vessels, and tool remains in the burial mounds – signs of a highly developed culture that already processed metal and maintained extensive trade relations. The location of the graves suggests that they also served as visible symbols of power or as boundary markers.

The St. Ottilien Chapel near Kinding is a picturesquely situated small pilgrimage chapel above the town in the Altmühl Valley. It is elevated on the edge of the forest with a beautiful view over the valley and is dedicated to Saint Ottilia, the patron saint of those with eye diseases. Ottilia was born blind and only regained her sight through Christian baptism. She is therefore considered an intercessor and patron saint for all eye diseases.

Highly recommended on sunny days, far-reaching view as far as Gungolding

great corner, always worth a trip

The climb is not particularly demanding and easy to manage. From the car park at the Roman Bridge, you can get here in just under 15 minutes.

You will find this beautiful picnic area on the Altmühltal Panorama Trail. Right next to it is an archaeological excavation site.

Near the well-known hotspot of the castle ruins high above the town of Arnsberg, there is a somewhat hidden viewpoint. The open slope with a view of the Altmühl Valley is easily visible from the narrow paved road leading to the castle ruins. Otherwise, there are no other signs or directions. A relatively visible, grassy trail leads slightly downhill to the slope's edge. From there, you have a magnificent view of the Altmühl Valley, west toward Gungolding, below Arnsberg, and east toward Regelmannsbrunn and the Altmühl meadows. You are also in impressive proximity to the striking dolomite cliffs on which Arnsberg Castle was once built. ATTENTION! This viewpoint is not official. Enter at your own risk! There is a danger of falling! The viewpoint directly at the ruins, with its railings and benches, is safer.