On this hike you have the opportunity to experience European cultural heritage up close. The monastery and cultural landscape in the Stiftland was recently awarded the European cultural heritage seal "Cistercian Monastery Landscapes in Europe".

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Last updated: October 17, 2024

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Monastery town of Waldsassen

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Waldsassen has a pretty old town with beautiful Baroque buildings. A stroll through the charming streets is definitely worth it. Further highlights of the city are the monastery basilica, the …

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2.04 km

St. Joseph Forest Chapel

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The forest chapel has a small visitor's book in which you can write down your own impressions and leave them for others. So if you have taken a little time …

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4.11 km

Trinity Church Kappl

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The Kappl pilgrimage church on the Glasberg was built between 1685 and 1689 by Georg Dientzenhofer as a symbol of the Trinity and is the landmark of the Stiftland. More information at kapplkirche.de.

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9.61 km

Waldsassen Basilica

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An impressive church. The church interior has a total length of 82 meters. Just worth seeing. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary and St. John the Evangelist in …

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9.82 km

Monastery and Nature Experience Garden Waldsassen

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The cloister garden of the Cistercian abbey is an oasis full of flowers, herbs and useful plants. Whether Hildegard von Bingen, Permakultur or bee sauna: the environmental station offers pure …

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10.3 km

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6.20 km

2.86 km

612 m

393 m

168 m

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4.00 km

3.08 km

1.65 km

697 m

494 m

329 m

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Oberpfälzer WaldJuly 19, 2024

On this hike you have the opportunity to experience European cultural heritage up close. The monastery and cultural landscape in the Stiftland was recently awarded the European cultural heritage seal "Cistercian Monastery Landscapes in Europe".
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The circular route first takes you along the Nurtschweg quality

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To the Kappl near Waldsassen

Monastery town of Waldsassen

St. Joseph Forest Chapel

Trinity Church Kappl

Waldsassen Basilica

Monastery and Nature Experience Garden Waldsassen

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