Abbey Fountain, Waldsassen – Waldsassen Basilica loop from Waldsassen
Abbey Fountain, Waldsassen – Waldsassen Basilica loop from Waldsassen
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Abbey Fountain, Waldsassen – Waldsassen Basilica loop from Waldsassen
01:11
4.46km
40m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 1, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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969 m
Waldsassen Abbey
Highlight • Religious Site
The most honorable guesthouse is probably the St. Joseph's guesthouse, which offers warm hospitality and three-star comfort behind medieval walls. A sad ruin for many years, it was reopened in 2008 with a sensitive mix of historical substance and modern elements.
The fact that you immediately feel so comfortable and at home in the simple, elegant rooms named after saints is certainly due to the Benedictine rule "Porta patet, cor magis" - "The monastery gate is open, our hearts even more so." As the monastery's economist, Sister Sophia runs the guesthouse with its cozy vaulted restaurant and the adjoining monastery shop.
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1.18 km
Abbey Fountain, Waldsassen
Highlight • Monument
The fountain was financed from the proceeds of the public festivals.
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1.23 km
Peace Column in Schwanenwiese Park
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1.39 km
Abteischloss Waldsassen
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At the end of the Thirty Years' War, in 1648, the castle burned down and was not repaired until 1675. Before the destruction, the castle was surrounded by a moat, had a drawbridge and four corner towers, one of which has been preserved as a pavilion to this day. From 1804 to 1973 the building was the seat of the district court. Since 1978 part of the building has been used by the tax office. From around 1690, the baroque extension was built between the abbey palace and the basilica, originally as the guest house of the monastery.
The building up to the moat wall now houses the Harmony Hall, which is used as a concert venue in the city's cultural life. The Catholic rectory has been housed in the connecting building to the basilica, which is structured by blind arcades.
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1.48 km
Goethe Column at Goetheplatz Waldsassen
Highlight • Monument
The 4.80 meter high work of art, which was erected in 2003 and is made of Waldsassen antique glass, has a basic shape of a triangle. One edge leads into a granite semicircle and also points towards the basilica and monastery. The semicircle is continued in a visionary way with cobblestones and symbolizes travel. As a stopover on his trip to Italy, Waldsassen finds the following reflection in Goethe's travel report: "In Bavaria, you immediately come across the Waldsassen monastery... precious possessions of the clergymen who were wiser than other people."
The towering work of art was created with vertical views on all three sides. The incorporated Waldsassen antique glass from Lamberts in the colors yellow and blue represents intellect on the one hand and calm on the other.
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1.57 km
Waldsassen Basilica
Highlight • Religious Site
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1.62 km
Abbey and Guesthouse St. Joseph Waldsassen
Highlight • Religious Site
The guesthouse Sankt Joseph, which offers warm hospitality and three-star comfort behind medieval walls, does the most credit. A sad ruin for many years, it was reopened in 2008 with a sensitive mix of historical substance and modern elements.
The fact that you feel so comfortable and at home in the simple, elegant rooms named after saints is certainly due to the Benedictine rule "Porta patet, cor magis" - "The monastery gate is open, our heart even more." As a monastery economist Sister Sophia runs the guest house with its cozy vaulted restaurant and the adjoining monastery shop.
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1.78 km
Monastery and Nature Experience Garden Waldsassen
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4.46 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.01 km
653 m
402 m
244 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.71 km
1.30 km
214 m
106 m
< 100 m
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