Bonifatius-Stieg – Fulda

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Germany

Hesse

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Bonifatius-Stieg – Fulda

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Bonifatius-Stieg – Fulda

01:34

5.83km

70m

Hiking

Boniface is considered the "Apostle of the Germans" and significantly influenced missionary work in the Frankish Empire. The founding of the monastery on the Frauenberg in Fulda is attributed to him, and his grave is located in St. Salvator's Cathedral. On this circular hike, you'll follow in the footsteps of…

Last updated: August 11, 2025

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215 m

Frauenberg Monastery (Kloster Frauenberg)

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This Franciscan monastery is often simply called Fulda Monastery. It stands on the Frauenberg hill and is surrounded by the beautiful Frauenberg Park. The monastery complex also features a remarkable …

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1.87 km

Bonifatius Church (Fulda)

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The imposing church was built on the spot where, according to legend, Boniface is said to have prayed and today dominates the Horas district of Fulda.

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2.11 km

St. Boniface Fountain

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At this place of worship with its wayside shrine, Boniface is said to have once drilled a well with his shepherd's crook so that he could refresh himself after prayer.

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3.22 km

Bonifatiusstieg: On the Fulda

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7 Station of the Bonifatiusstieg. Information about the Fulda River

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4.82 km

Bonifatiusplatz with city palace and monument

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Fulda's Baroque Quarter is always worth a break or a short vacation! 🤩 #Fulda #BaroqueQuarter #ShortVacation #Break

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5.05 km

Cathedral of St. Salvator in Fulda

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The landmark of the city of Fulda. In the spiritual world as the seat of the diocese of Fulda and the destination of the Boniface pilgrimage, the High Cathedral in …

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5.83 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

1.28 km

690 m

484 m

147 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

1.24 km

755 m

290 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

8°C

1°C

60 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 21, 2021,Wanderung Bonifatius Stieg Fulda

A tour in the footsteps of Boniface with information boards. Information material is available at tourismus-fulda.de. There are various refreshment stops along the way, the FLORA KLOSTERCAFÉ on the Frauenberg is recommended.

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August 14, 2024,Bonifatius-Stieg in Fulda

We had had our sights set on "him" for a long time. Today was finally the day. After a stroll in Fulda including shopping at the weekly market. The thermometer showed almost 30 degrees, in the city center it felt even more 🥵
Nevertheless, there was no turning back. We started at the cathedral. With the help of the doyo …

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June 4, 2022,Barockstadt Fulda: Bonifatiusstieg

A tour in the footsteps of Bonifatius: The Bonifatiusstieg. I was actually already on my way home after a 👚👕🩳👖👟 day of shopping (that was also due again 😀) so I thought why already home, this way is just right, start at 6:30 p.m. below the Frauenberg.
He was beautiful! I got to know a completely different Fulda and looked …

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November 19, 2023,Auf dem Bonifatiusstieg in Fulda

Today I was out and about with the Rhönklub Neuhof in Fulda. We hiked the Bonifatiusstieg. We started at Frauenberg Monastery. Past the Calvary, Horas Cemetery, Bonifatius Church, Tränke, Hauptwache and Cathedral, we went back along the Pauluspromenade to the parking lot. On this very beautiful tour you can see why Fulda is so beautiful.

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September 5, 2026,Kultur trifft Natur

a beautiful city 🤩 and the surroundings are also not to be neglected... a hike a little further out is worthwhile 🤩

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March 8, 2022,Original Bonifatius Stieg

Walked the not yet officially opened Fuldaer Bonifatius Stieg. In the most beautiful sunshine, this beautiful climb begins at the Fulda Franciscan monastery "Frauenberg". From here into the depression between Frauenberg and Kalvarienberg to make a detour to the crucifixion group on the Kalvarienberg. You can safely go up the 96 steps on a small asphalt path back down to …

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August 3, 2025

Boniface is considered the "Apostle of the Germans" and significantly influenced missionary work in the Frankish Empire. The founding of the monastery on the Frauenberg in Fulda is attributed to him, and his grave is located in St. Salvator's Cathedral. On this circular hike, you'll follow in the footsteps

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