High above Lake Walen in front of the impressive Churfirsten mountains, a symbol of peace lies at 1282 meters above sea level. The Paxmal was built by Karl Bickel between 1924 and 1949. The Swiss artist and graphic designer created the monument alone in twenty-five years of hardship. In doing so, he created a quiet, peaceful place where visitors can gather and reflect.
The right wall shows the spiritual side of life: the awakening, the struggling, the seeing and the rising. The left side, on the other hand, shows earthly life with a human couple.
Sitting in the centre in front of the monument and reflecting released energy.
Location and directions
From Walenstadtberg, the path continues upwards to a car park. From there, the Paxmal can be easily reached on foot.
opening hours
The Paxmal is freely accessible from spring to autumn.
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