Oberägeri in Zug, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Willkommen am Morgarten!
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Welcome to Morgarten!
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
1. Willkommen am Morgarten! / Welcome to Morgarten! Marker
Am 15. November 1315 fand am Morgarten eine Schlacht statt, über die nur wenig bekannt ist. Trotzdem ging Morgarten als «erste Freiheitsschlachts» in die Geschichte ein und wurde zum nationalen Symbol für Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit.
Auf dem Morgartenpfad (Themenweg) durch die historische Landschaft werden an verschiedenen Stationen die Geschehnisse von 1315 aufgegriffen. Der Pfad startet hier beim 1908 eingeweihten Schlachtdenkmal und führt bis zur Pfarrkirche Sattel.
In der Mitte des Themenweges, im Gebiet Schornen, bietet das Informations- zentrum vertiefte Einblicke in die Geschichte um «Morgarten» und erklärt die Bedeutung dieses Ereignisses über die Jahrhunderte und bis in die heutige Zeit.
Le 15 novembre 1315, Morgarten a été le théâtre d'une bataille dont on ne sait presque rien. Elle est pourtant entrée dans l'histoire comme la «première bataille des Confédérés pour leur liberté» et est devenue un symbole national de liberté et d'indépendance.
Le sentier de Morgarten (sentier thématique) traverse
this page online
A mi-parcours, dans la région de Schornen, le centre d'informations propose un approfondissement de l'histoire autour de «Morgarten» et explique l'importance de cet événement à travers les siècles et jusqu'à aujourd'hui.
Il 15 novembre 1315, sul Morgarten ebbe luogo una battaglia di cui si conosce molto poco. Clononostante, il Morgarten passò alla storia come la «prima battaglia per la libertà» e assurse a simbolo nazionale di libertà e indipendenza.
Lungo il percorso del Morgarten (percorso tematico) che attraversa il paesaggio storico, una sequenza di stazioni richiama gli avvenimenti del 1315. Il percorso inizia qui, presso il monumento commemorativo della battaglia inaugurato nel 1908, per terminare alla chiesa parrocchiale di Sattel.
A metà del percorso tematico, nell'area di Schornen, il Centro informazioni offre una visione approfondita della storia del «Morgarten» e illustra la rilevanza di questo avvenimento nel corso dei secoli fino ai giorni nostri.
On 15 November 1315, a battle took place at Morgarten about which
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
2. Willkommen am Morgarten! / Welcome to Morgarten! Marker and Monument
On the Morgarten trail (themed trail) through the historic landscape, the events of 1315 are revisited at various strategic points. The trail starts here, at the battle monument inaugurated in 1908, and leads to the parish church in Sattel.
Located halfway through the themed trail, in the area of Schornen, the Information Centre offers in-depth insights into the history of "Morgarten" and explains the meaning of this event through the centuries and up to the present day.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1315.
Location. 47° 6.385′ N, 8° 38.514′ E. Marker is in Oberägeri, Zug. It is on Hauptseestrasse, on the right when traveling north. The marker and monument are on a hill overlooking Lake Ägeri. Both are visible from the road, and there is adequate parking. From the marker there are two paths visible to the monument - the shorter trail is visibly steeper, and not recommended for those in wheelchairs because of the series of shallow steps (there is no signage, unfortunately, indicating this). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptseestrasse 118, Oberägeri, Zug 6315, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
3. Morgarten Monument
The monument was designed by architect Robert Rittmeyer and was inaugurated on August 2, 1908. It should be noted that there is some question as to the actual location of the battle, and that the monument’s location may not reflect where the actual fighting occurred.
Also see . . . Schlacht am Morgarten (Wikipedia, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): The Battle of Morgarten on November 15, 1315 was a conflict between Duke Leopold I of Habsburg and the Schwyzers. Duke Leopold and his entourage, some of which were mounted, marched from Zug through the Ägerital towards Sattel and was put to flight at Lake Ägeri by the numerically inferior Schwyzers. Further details are uncertain.(Submitted on August 20, 2024.)
The Battle of Morgarten plays a central role in the mythically charged liberation tradition of Switzerland, in which it is considered the first military conflict of the young Swiss Confederation.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
4. Morgarten Monument - inscriptions
The top inscription translated reads: To the Heros of Morgarten 1315
The interior inscription translated reads: At Morgarten on November 15, 1315 fought the confederated Swiss forces for God and Fatherland - the first battle for freedom.
The interior inscription translated reads: At Morgarten on November 15, 1315 fought the confederated Swiss forces for God and Fatherland - the first battle for freedom.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
5. Morgarten Monument - sculptures of the fighters
Photographed by Verlag L. Bürgi, 1911
6. View of the Morgarten Monument from the lake
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
