The Maria Locherboden pilgrimage church in Tyrol rises imposingly on the Sassberg, 150 meters above the Inn Valley. The church is part of a popular pilgrimage site with a Way of the Cross, chapel and grotto.
The legend of the origin of the pilgrimage church dates back to 1740, when a mountain boy from the neighboring town of Mötz is said to have been buried during mining work. To thank him for his rescue, he erected an image of the Virgin Mary on the mountain. A chapel of grace was built and equipped between 1881 and 1885. The Maria Locherboden pilgrimage church was built from 1896 to 1916.
The church is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Tyrol, opposite the Mieming Plateau, in the middle of greenery. If you have time, you should drive a few kilometers further after your visit and hike through the breathtaking landscape of the Mieming Plateau.
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Parking: The official parking lot is at the foot of the mountain, from there it is a 10-minute walk to the church. This street leads to another parking lot that is closer to the church, but is only permitted for worshipers and people with walking difficulties. From the second parking lot to the church it is still about 100 m uphill.
External Link: Diocese of Innsbruck