Maria Langegg

Maria Langegg is a Baroque monastery situated on a hilltop in the Dunkelstein Forest that can be seen from a distance. The complex includes a church with ornamental furnishings, residential buildings for monks, and various support structures arranged around a central courtyard.

The site began around 1600 when a landowner built a chapel in gratitude after a miraculous recovery. This chapel gradually transformed into an important pilgrimage destination and later developed into the expanded monastery structure seen today.

The church interior displays frescoes created by Josef Ritter von Mölk that reflect the artistic tastes of the 18th century. The Rococo organ was crafted by Vienna-based artisans and continues to shape the character of the interior space.

Visitors should arrange a visit in advance since the site does not remain open at all times. The hilltop location means the approach requires some physical effort, making sturdy footwear advisable.

During several plague outbreaks between 1630 and 1714, the monastery became one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the region. People traveled from distant areas seeking healing, earning the place its reputation as a refuge for the sick.