St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo – Maria Saalen/Maria Sares

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Category
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
1:00
in hours
Distance
4.9
in km
Suggested period
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Easy hike to one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Pustertal valley, whose little church " Unserer Lieben Frau von Loreto" was built around the middle of the 17th century.

Route data
Intermediate
Distance
4,9 km
Duration
1 h 00 min
Ascent
170 m
Decent
170 m
Physical condition
Scenary
Highest point
980 m
Lowest point
810 m
Directions
From the car park east in St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, head on west towards the town square and through "Marktl". At the pharmacy, follow the signpost 8A on the left to St. Martin/San Martino. Near this village, which is situated close to the important Michelsburg castle (not open to visitors), follow trail no. 9 to the Way of the Cross, which leads to Maria Saalen/Maria Sares. Here you will find the listed pilgrimage church, which harbours a black Madonna and child inside. According to legend, a farmer once came across the miraculous image while ploughing and kept it at home. However, after the black Madonna had repeatedly and miraculously disappeared to its current location, the little church of Maria Saalen was built here in her honour. Next to the church, the country inn Saalerwirt invites you to take a cosy break. The way back to St. Lorenzen goes along the same route.
How to get there

Public transport from Mobility Center Bruneck/Brunico:
With the train (no. 400), the Citybus 420.2 or with the bus no. 401 or 460 to St. Lorenzen/San Lorenzo, bus stop "Bahnhof/Stazione".

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