The baroque pilgrimage church of Maria Namen, an atmospheric place of worship with a long tradition, stands in the center of Mönichkirchen. Originally built as a small chapel in the 14th century, it was converted into a pilgrimage church in the 17th century and has dominated the townscape ever since.
Particularly impressive is the baroque high altar with the statue of Our Lady of Grace, which is still the destination of many pilgrims today. Paintings, side altars and artistic frescoes lend the interior a festive yet meditative atmosphere.
The church is not only the spiritual center of the village, but also a stop on popular pilgrimage and hiking trails around the Wechsel. A visit to the Maria Namen pilgrimage church combines historical architecture with lived spirituality - a place of peace and inspiration in the heart of the Vienna Alps.
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From the village center to the Mönichkichner Schwaig
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Wallfahrtskirche Maria Namen
2872 Mönichkirchen
+43 2649 259 http://moenichkirchen.riskommunal.net E-mail: pfarre-moenichkirchen@a1.net
Hiking tour on the Niederwechsel from the hiking starting point in Mönichkirchen
From the village center to the Mönichkichner Schwaig
Starting point at the municipal office or from the parking lot of the Erlebnisalm
Circular hiking trail in Mönichkirchen around the water park with salaerium
Circular trail in Mönichkirchen via the "Water of Life" themed trail to the Mönichkirchner Schwaig
"Tut gut" footpath of the municipality of Mönichkirchen
In winter directly on the piste, in summer starting point for numerous hikes and excursions. The Alpengasthof Fernblick at the foot of the Wechsel ...

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