Breisach am Rhein in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Eckartberg Obelisk

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

1. Eckartberg Obelisk Marker, Side One

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Side 1, Latin section first, German plaques below, followed by an English translation]
Caro I Friderici Electuris Zaeringiaeo ue pucis sapientis et iusti lustrantia regni in itia Brisa censis veneratur civitas. Brisacum vetu tissimum Bris guviae oppidim nunc belli infortunio fractum liig ubi viderat serenissimum Carolum Fridericum Principem Electorem Badenslm quuni ex pacto pacis posoniensis Terra Zaringia abavis possessa ad suum redet dominum clemetissimo Patri pa priae monumentum IIoC laetissimo animo posuit.

"Die Stadt Breisach gedenkt der erleuchteten Anfänge der Regierung des weisen und gerechten Carl Friedrich, Kurfürst und Herzog von Zähringen. "Die als Versalien hervorgehobenen Buchstaben der Inschrift ergeben als römische Zahlen gelesen die Summe 1805, das Jahr der Aufstellung des ersten Denkmals (Chronogram).
„Breisach, die älteste Stadt des Breisgaus und jetzt durch Kriegsun glück zerbrochen: setzte dieses Denkmal aus freudigstem Geiste dem güagsten Vater des Vaterlandes an der Stelle, wo sie den Durchlauchtigsten Fort, Markgraf Card Friedrich von Baden sah, zu dem durch den Preßburger

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Frieden das von den Ahmen besessene Land Zähningen zurückkehre.”

[English translation]
The town of Breisach commemorates the enlightened beginnings of the reign of the wise and just Carl Friedrich, Elector and Duke of Zähringen. "The letters of the inscription, highlighted in capital letters, read as Roman numerals, add up to 1805, the year the first monument (chronogram) was erected.
"Breisach, the oldest town in Breisgau and now shattered by the misfortune of war: erected this monument in the most joyful spirit to the most gracious father of the fatherland on the spot where they saw the Most Serene Fortress, Margrave Friedrich of Baden, to whom the land of Zähningen, which had been owned by the Habsburgs, returned through the Peace of Pressburg."

[Side 2]
Wappen des Großherzogtums Baden
Coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Baden

[Side3]
Wappen der Stadt Breisach bis 1956
Coat of Arms Breisach 1956

[The top portion of side 4 is obscured by bomb damage, graffiti and erosion, and is unreadable, two plaques in German are below it]
Des auf dem Berge des freuen Eckart dem edlen Groẞvater errichtete Demkmal der Treue haben am des festlichen Tage dem Vermanlung seines Erkels, des Großherzogs Friedrich von Baden mit

Eckartberg Obelisk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

2. Eckartberg Obelisk

Side 1 and Side 2 are visible. Note the brass plaques at the base of each side that offer a German translation of the inscription. Akso note the the heavy damage to the far face (Side 4).

Luise der huldvollen Konigstochtet von Preußen am 20 September 1856 frommen Sinns emeuen und geweiht die Burger von Breisach.“

[English translation]
The monument of loyalty erected on the mountain of the good Eckart to the noble grandfather was renewed and consecrated by the citizens of Breisach on the festive day of the marriage of his grandson, Grand Duke Friedrich of Baden with Luise, the gracious royal daughter of Prussia on 20 September 1856.

Erected 1805 by Breisach.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 20, 1856.

Location. 48° 1.619′ N, 7° 34.994′ E. Marker is in Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. It can be reached from Ziegelhofgasse. The obelisk is in the ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breisach am Rhein BW 79206, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eckartsberg (here, next to this marker); Kurmärkischen Dragone (a few steps from this marker); Der Eckartsberg im 17. Jahrhundert (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin-Schongauer-Gymnasium (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemalige Spitalkirche St. Martin / Former Hospital Church (about 90 meters

Bottom of Side 1 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

3. Bottom of Side 1

away, measured in a direct line); Old City Wall (about 90 meters away); Zum Rheinischen Hof (about 120 meters away); Breisacher Zeitung / Breisach Newpaper (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breisach am Rhein.

Regarding Eckartberg Obelisk. Zähringen is now a suburb of nearby Freiberg.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Eckartberg Obelisk Marker, Side 4 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

4. Eckartberg Obelisk Marker, Side 4

Bottom of Side 4 image. Click for full size.

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5. Bottom of Side 4

Eckartberg Obelisk Marker image. Click for full size.

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6. Eckartberg Obelisk Marker

Eckartberg Obelisk Marker, Bottom of Side 3 image. Click for full size.

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7. Eckartberg Obelisk Marker, Bottom of Side 3

Looking towards Breisach from the monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

8. Looking towards Breisach from the monument

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 21, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.