--- title: The Sprucetree Cross in Faistenau - Fuschlsee region url: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002574/the-sprucetree-cross.html" description: In the Salzkammergut there are over 200 places which stimulate us the meditate and replenish our spiritual enery. They are all unique places which arouse in us the feeling of harmony and happy memories.In the Holiday Region Fuschlsee there are 12 of these Lucky Places and 3 of these are situated in Faistenau. One of these is the Sprucetree Cross in Faistenau. On these two trees hang the death boards in rememberance of Faistenau ancestors. This age old tradition sympolizes the eternal cycle of birth, living and death and stands for the energy of a comeback and rebirth. date: 2012-06-11 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # The Sprucetree Cross in Faistenau - Fuschlsee region The Sprucetree Cross ====================== Faistenau, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/209804/E12410404DE67E31D7088AF386AAD6F9D4A0C501A4483590A13A0F912B903076/schautafel-beim-gluecksplatz-kreuzfichte.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/209805/59BD4FFCC117580F07DF7BD86599621795958320576AF3888DB380B8E364B513/kreuzfichte-im-ortsteil-lidaun.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/209806/9B175AEA64C5527973C754DB4E580A5904B298FE1B2D39592E72A18EFF5CE61D/traditionelle-totenbretter-an-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright [ ![Wall chart at the lucky place \"Spruce tree cross\"](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209804/E12410404DE67E31D7088AF386AAD6F9D4A0C501A4483590A13A0F912B903076/schautafel-beim-gluecksplatz-kreuzfichte.jpg "© Tourismusverband Faistenau") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209804/E12410404DE67E31D7088AF386AAD6F9D4A0C501A4483590A13A0F912B903076/schautafel-beim-gluecksplatz-kreuzfichte.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright [ ![The Spruce tree cross in the district Lidaun](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209805/59BD4FFCC117580F07DF7BD86599621795958320576AF3888DB380B8E364B513/kreuzfichte-im-ortsteil-lidaun.jpg "© Tourismusverband Faistenau") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209805/59BD4FFCC117580F07DF7BD86599621795958320576AF3888DB380B8E364B513/kreuzfichte-im-ortsteil-lidaun.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright [ ![Traditional death boards at the spruce tree cross](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209806/9B175AEA64C5527973C754DB4E580A5904B298FE1B2D39592E72A18EFF5CE61D/traditionelle-totenbretter-an-der-kreuzfichte.jpg "© Tourismusverband Faistenau") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209806/9B175AEA64C5527973C754DB4E580A5904B298FE1B2D39592E72A18EFF5CE61D/traditionelle-totenbretter-an-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright [ ![The wall chart inform the history of the Spruce tree cross](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209807/89C9663BD30262625680FCE6AF8CC94EDFFCD02DF1E0112F3B4441D1A571D827/die-schautafel-erklaert-die-geschichte-von-der-kreuzfichte.jpg "© Tourismusverband Faistenau") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209807/89C9663BD30262625680FCE6AF8CC94EDFFCD02DF1E0112F3B4441D1A571D827/die-schautafel-erklaert-die-geschichte-von-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) © Open copyright © Salzkammergut Tourismus Marketing GmbH Close copyright [ ![Cloverleaf - logo of the ucky places in the Salzkammergut](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206551/41E2AC63A5C77A9ECCCA3B6940059DCCFC8B1D278626D62B99468F96BCB0FFEC/kleeblatt-logo-der-salzkammergut-gluecksplaetze.jpg "© Salzkammergut Tourismus Marketing GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206551/41E2AC63A5C77A9ECCCA3B6940059DCCFC8B1D278626D62B99468F96BCB0FFEC/kleeblatt-logo-der-salzkammergut-gluecksplaetze.jpg) [ ![A large tree with several wooden panels beside it and an information board about the surrounding area. The board contains images and texts about the nature in this area.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209808/573D5EC041B5BAD37E443F3A92D9ECEB0B87DAFEAFFB37E50D3495EFDDC6CFF1/schautafel-beim-gluecksplatz-kreuzfichte.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209808/573D5EC041B5BAD37E443F3A92D9ECEB0B87DAFEAFFB37E50D3495EFDDC6CFF1/schautafel-beim-gluecksplatz-kreuzfichte.jpg) [ ![A large tree with wooden planks on its trunk stands at the edge of a path. In the background, more trees and a clear sky can be seen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209809/E2325288AE592EC8DB59F1DD906A03305652B79B9EB97E5C2D3963EC76F32136/kreuzfichte-im-ortsteil-lidaun.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209809/E2325288AE592EC8DB59F1DD906A03305652B79B9EB97E5C2D3963EC76F32136/kreuzfichte-im-ortsteil-lidaun.jpg) [ ![Wooden plaques with engraved names and cross symbols hanging from a tree. A lamp is also visible, which belongs to the memorial.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209810/353302F1035FBE2559DC812F4477AEAFC74559DF93C8478DD8CEFDBDCD13FEBC/traditionelle-totenbretter-an-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209810/353302F1035FBE2559DC812F4477AEAFC74559DF93C8478DD8CEFDBDCD13FEBC/traditionelle-totenbretter-an-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) [ ![An information sign along the path that provides details about the lucky place "Die Kreuzäuchte." Next to it hang several wooden boards with names and years.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209811/955F34726EA8DAAE3B7ABF7EF5EF4C171FB5C61743356ABBFD6FBA75C13DE053/die-schautafel-erklaert-die-geschichte-von-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209811/955F34726EA8DAAE3B7ABF7EF5EF4C171FB5C61743356ABBFD6FBA75C13DE053/die-schautafel-erklaert-die-geschichte-von-der-kreuzfichte.jpg) [ ![A colorful motif consisting of four heart-shaped leaves. The colors are blue, red, brown, and light blue.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206558/88C4617B25805C145F9833CECE7E02CB2DDD9ECE5316C9D66F009471E2BACA48/kleeblatt-logo-der-salzkammergut-gluecksplaetze.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206558/88C4617B25805C145F9833CECE7E02CB2DDD9ECE5316C9D66F009471E2BACA48/kleeblatt-logo-der-salzkammergut-gluecksplaetze.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. pets allowed Lidaunstraße 5324 Faistenau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lidaunstra%C3%9Fe%2C%205324%20Faistenau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lidaunstra%C3%9Fe%2C%205324%20Faistenau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.782711868678575&lon=13.232957839791208&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) In the Salzkammergut there are over 200 places which stimulate us the meditate and replenish our spiritual enery. They are all unique places which arouse in us the feeling of harmony and happy memories. In the Holiday Region Fuschlsee there are 12 of these Lucky Places and 3 of these are situated in Faistenau. One of these is the Sprucetree Cross in Faistenau. On these two trees hang the death boards in rememberance of Faistenau ancestors. This age old tradition sympolizes the eternal cycle of birth, living and death and stands for the energy of a comeback and rebirth. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **The Sprucetree Cross** Lidaunstraße 5324 Faistenau Phone [ +43 6226 8384 - 41 ](tel:+436226838441) E-Mail [faistenau@fuschlseeregion.com](#mailto) Web [www.fuschlseeregion.com](http://www.fuschlseeregion.com "New window") http://www.fuschlseeregion.com --- **Contact person** Kreuzfichte Lidaunstraße 5324 Faistenau Phone [ +43 6226 8384 - 41 ](tel:+436226838441) E-Mail [faistenau@fuschlseeregion.com](#mailto) Web [www.fuschlseeregion.com](http://www.fuschlseeregion.com "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Publicly accessible square. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking fees**no parking fees [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/237371/C20D53BA74E00D38132CC4E31B0543BFEBC249BADA819E76D51CCE1D3244B834/lidaunberg.jpg "Mountain \"Lidaun\" (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau)") Lidaun mountain ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100077/lidaun-mountain.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209216/751B3FA80D6DAFCB4E52F54203CE627FEAF1FCF80E4CBFDB82A520E0819792E1/baerenweg-lidaun-faistenau.jpg "The bear path in Faistenau (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau)") Bear trail up the Lidaun ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001298/bear-trail-up-the-lidaun.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/241160/475B877BF17F3D9722A4524C85829220475360234BD53F34E1004647A9485BE8/faistenau-mit-ortszentrum-und-umgebung.jpg "Faistenau with centre and the surrounding area (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Faistenau)") Circular route "Grabnerweg" ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001450/circular-route-grabnerweg.html) 1. 2. 3. 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