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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

Hermitage and Chapel at Bachwinkl

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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer

Hermitage and Chapel at Bachwinkl

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Hermitage and Chapel at Bachwinkl

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Location: Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

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1. Peter Wiechenthaler Hut & Steinalm

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2. Hike to the hermitage

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3. View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechentaler Hut loop from Obsmarkt

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05:28

870m

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Anette

March 26, 2021

Since the 16th century, the people of Saalfelden have made a pilgrimage to the rock cave above Lichtenberg Castle. There they venerated the image of St. George. He is the patron saint of animals and below the cave the hermitage and a chapel were built on the rocks. Even today, hikers like to visit the hermitage to marvel at the fantastic panorama and the rock massif.

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JakobusPilger

May 22, 2022

Almost nothing is reliably known about the life of Saint George, who has been venerated here for centuries, but the veneration of his person goes back a long way to early Christianity. A martyr identified with George is said to have lived in the third century.
However, the legend of St. George as a dragon slayer is well known and widespread; he is usually depicted - in paintings or as a statue - as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback.
The memorial day of the very popular George - he is, among other things, patron of the English kingdom - in the calendar of saints is April 23rd.

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Peter T. 🚴🥾

July 10, 2023

From the Steinalm you can reach the hermitage via a narrow, dangerous forest path. When you arrive, you are greeted by a place of silence with a chapel built into the rock. The hermit is happy about everyone who comes by here. From here you have a beautiful view of Saalfelden and Lichtenberg Castle.

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Location: Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Bezirk Zell am See, Salzburg, Austria

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Hermitage and Chapel at Bachwinkl

1. Peter Wiechenthaler Hut & Steinalm

2. Hike to the hermitage

3. View of Saalfelden – Peter Wiechentaler Hut loop from Obsmarkt

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