Wallfahrtskirche Maria Schnee, Seckau

Wallfahrtskirche Maria Schnee is a baroque pilgrimage church located at 1,880 meters in the Seckau Alps, the highest of its kind in the Eastern Alps. It serves as a destination for believers who make the journey to this mountain location.

The site originally served as a chapel dedicated to Saint Jerome from 1660 onward. After Seckau Abbey was dissolved in 1782, it received its current dedication to Mary Snow.

Pilgrims come to this site to honor the Mother of God, whose statue travels between village and church following seasonal custom. This tradition shapes local religious life to this day.

Access requires hiking along mountain paths that need sturdy footwear and good physical condition. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and dress in layers.

From the church grounds, visitors overlook the Mur valley and the surrounding mountain ranges far into the distance. This elevated position makes it a special viewpoint across the alpine landscape.

Location: Seckau

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 47.32170,14.80300

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04