Marlenberg Way of the Cross

In 1772, Ignace Klein, the first priest of Marlenheim, decided to extend the building southwards. On this occasion, he replaced the old resting places with a Way of the Cross, thus marking the entrance to the chapel. This Way of the Cross, one of the most remarkable of the 18th century in Alsace, is distinguished by its Baroque style. It was funded by the wealthy winemakers of the village and consists of seven identical stations made of pink sandstone. Each shrine houses a polychrome bas-relief accompanied by a commentary engraved in a medallion. The last two stations have a unique feature: their crowning does not end with a pointed arch but with a cartouche topped by two cherub heads. The route concludes with the Christ on the cross, fixed against the chapel's façade.