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Stainach-Pürgg

St. John's Chapel in Pürgg

Stainach-Pürgg

St. John's Chapel in Pürgg

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St. John's Chapel in Pürgg

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Location: Stainach-Pürgg, Liezen, Styria, Austria

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August 24, 2021

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The frescoes in the Johanneskapelle are over 900 years old!

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August 30, 2016

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The Johanneskapelle of Pürgg stands on a free hill east of the village and is built in Romanesque style. In contrast to the parish church of Pürgg, the Johanneskapelle is …

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December 19, 2023

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Particularly unusual is the depiction of the cat-mouse war on the Romanesque frescoes in the St. John's Chapel, which was interpreted, among other things, as a battle between imperial power and the papacy of the time: The "castle" symbolizes the power of the pope, represented by the physically weak Mice. The secular power over the papacy begins to break down, the cats are repelled.

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St. John's Chapel in Pürgg – Himmelsleiter Wooden Staircase loop from Pürgg

11.8km

04:40

730m

730m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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St. John's Chapel in Pürgg – Parish Church of Pürgg loop from Stainach-Irdning

7.82km

02:16

180m

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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St. John's Chapel in Pürgg – Parish Church of Pürgg loop from Stainach-Pürgg

15.8km

05:07

620m

620m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 860 m

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Monday 2 November

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Location: Stainach-Pürgg, Liezen, Styria, Austria

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