Austria
Salzburg
Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung
Sankt Gilgen
Wolfgang Chapel with markings in the rock at Falkenstein
Austria
Salzburg
Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung
Sankt Gilgen
Wolfgang Chapel with markings in the rock at Falkenstein
Wolfgang Chapel with markings in the rock at Falkenstein
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Location: Sankt Gilgen, Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung, Salzburg, Austria
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A family trip up to the Falkenstein is worthwhile just because of the wonderful view of the entire Wolfgangsee down.
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•October 30, 2021
There are three indentations in the rock here that are attributed to St. Wolfgang: The devil, who was not bothered by the hermit's pious life, is said to have pushed the rocks together to crush him. However, Wolfgang stood with his arms outstretched against the falling mountain and left the imprints of his head and hands. A chapel was built over these stone imprints. The pilgrims stand in the same position as St. Wolfgang once did and hope to be cured of headaches if they lay their head in the indentation.
translated by•August 16, 2021
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