The Way of the Cross begins at the cemetery in Naters and winds up the wooded slope to the Maria Hilf prayer chapel. Along the way, there are 14 small chapels with slate roofs. Inside are neo-Gothic figurines depicting the Passion of Jesus – from the condemnation by Pontius Pilate to the crucifixion and burial – impressively portrayed.
The Way of the Cross originated from the restoration of the parish church between 1977 and 1980. During these works, the monument protection authority ordered the removal of the neo-Gothic Way of the Cross from 1898, which originally stood inside the church.
Since many believers did not support this decision, the idea arose to set up the 14 stations outdoors – from the cemetery up to the chapel. The project was carried out in 1982 and 1983 under the direction of the parish council. In about 10,000 hours of voluntary work, 240 volunteers created today’s Way of the Cross.
The short circular hike also leads through the historic village center of Naters, past numerous listed buildings and picturesque squares.