Alpy Chiemgawskie

Miejsca kultu religijnego w Alpach Chiemgawskich

Sacred Sites and Shrines

Discover the spiritual heritage of the Chiemgau Alps through this collection of historic religious landmarks. The list features high-altitude mountain chapels like the 17th-century Schnappenkirche and the alpine Maria Königin des Friedens, alongside architectural gems like the Romanesque St. Zeno Basilica in Bad Reichenhall. From Baroque parish churches with ornate interiors to quiet roadside shrines and pilgrimage sites like Mariä Heimsuchung in Kirchwald, these locations reflect centuries of Bavarian and Tyrolean devotion and regional craftsmanship.

Sacred Sites and Shrines — Mapa

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Kronbichler Kapelle

A small historic chapel and regional heritage shrine located near Reit im Winkl.

B

Pfarrkirche Walchsee

A Catholic parish church in Walchsee featuring a Baroque interior and dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

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C

Reisach Priory

Reisach Priory is a monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in Oberaudorf in Bavaria, Germany, in the diocese of Munich and Freising.

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Schnappenkirche

Dedicated to St. Wolfgang, this 17th-century mountain church sits at 1,100 meters on the Schnappenberg, offering panoramic views of Lake Chiemsee.

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E

Mariä Geburt

The Catholic parish church of Piding, featuring late Gothic architecture later updated with Baroque elements.

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F

Mariae Himmelfahrt

Known as the "Dom zu Ebbs," this parish church is celebrated for its lavish Baroque decor and impressive frescoed ceilings.

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G

Pankraz-Kircherl

A late Gothic pilgrimage church perched on the Pankrazfelsen in Karlstein, dating back to approximately 1400.

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Mariä Heimsuchung

A 17th-century pilgrimage church in Kirchwald designed by master builder Wolfgang Dientzenhofer, featuring a secluded woodland setting.

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I

Sankt Martin

The Catholic parish church of Unterwössen, serving as a central place of worship for the local community.

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J

Heiliger Vitus und Nikolaus

A Baroque parish church in Waidring built in 1757, known for its ornate altar and ceiling paintings.

K

St. Johann Baptist

A Catholic parish church in Flintsbach am Inn, showcasing traditional Upper Bavarian Baroque architecture.

L

Johanneskirche

A Protestant church in Ruhpolding, established in the mid-20th century to serve the local Lutheran community.

M

St. Margareth

A Catholic church in Bayrisch Gmain providing accessible entry for visitors and parishioners.

N

Kirche St. Zeno

A former Augustinian monastery church in Bad Reichenhall and the largest Romanesque basilica in Upper Bavaria, housing a famous 12th-century portal.

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St. Andreas

The parish church of Oberaudorf, a Baroque structure characterized by its prominent onion dome and historic cemetery.

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St. Johann im Gebirg

A historic mountain church and regional heritage site located in the high pastures between Reit im Winkl and Kössen.

Q

Kapelle Mariä Himmelfahrt

A small Catholic chapel dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, situated in a scenic alpine setting near St. Johann im Gebirg.

R

Glorreiches Kreuz Christi

A modern religious shrine and cross located in Bayrisch Gmain.

S

Maria, Königin des Friedens

Located on the Hemmersuppenalm at 1,200 meters, this chapel was built in 1945 as a monument to peace.

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Hatzl Kapelle

A small private chapel in Oberaudorf, contributing to the local landscape of traditional Bavarian religious monuments.