In Salzburger Lungau, you will find unforgettable paths for pilgrimages and pilgrimages. The focus here is not on athletic competition, but on being consciously on the move - a unique opportunity to harmonize body, mind and soul.
Musiksommer St. Leonhard
Whether as a spiritual journey or for personal reflection - the pilgrimage trails in Salzburg's Lungau region offer peace, inspiration and a deep connection to nature.
The pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard near Tamsweg in the south of SalzburgerLand was one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Austria in the late Middle Ages. The Leonhardsweg trail leads over 140 signposted kilometers through beautiful landscapes, alternating between flat paths and ascents of up to 900 meters in altitude from Salzburg Cathedral to St. Leonhard's Church in Tamsweg.
The connection to the Hemma Pilgrimage Trail - from Gurk via Metnitz and Stadl an der Mur to Tamsweg - was also opened up. Tamsweg, the destination and district capital of Salzburger Lungau, rewards pilgrims and pilgrims with its warmth, picturesque buildings, medium-sized businesses and regional gastronomy.
The pilgrimage to "Our Lady of Consolation" in Mariapfarr has a long tradition, which reached its peak in the Baroque period and is still practiced today. In addition to pilgrims from Lungau and the neighboring provinces, supplicants and cross-dressers also made pilgrimages to the mother parish of Lungau. The Neunkirchen pilgrimage, which started in Mariapfarr and led back to the mother church after visiting important churches in the region, was of particular importance.
An old document from 1863 describes how the pilgrims set off at three o'clock in the morning with prayers and songs, celebrated mass in several churches in the morning and only returned home at night after covering a distance of around 49 km.
Joseph Mohr's first official post took him to Mariapfarr, an important place of pilgrimage and the birthplace of his father. The museum is dedicated to the themes of pilgrimage, pilgrims, peace and illuminates the connection to "Silent Night" from various perspectives. It shows Mohr's life and the difficult living conditions of the time.
Exquisite exhibits from the heyday of the pilgrimage, including treasures from the Mariapfarr parish church, illustrate the importance of departure, orientation and arrival.
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