Maria Schnee Gleinalm

Name: Maria Schnee Gleinalm
Address: Parkplatz Stanglhütte Glein, St. Margarethen b. Knittelfeld, Murtal, 8720, AT
Telephone: +43 680 1436 773

St. Margarethen b. Knittelfeld

The church stands on the 1,586m high old pass road above the Gleinalm saddle on the Gleinalpe, at the foot of the Speikkogel, near the Gleinalmschutzhaus.

The sanctuary was consecrated in 1711. After a lightning strike in 2004, it burned down to the foundation walls, but was restored and rebuilt with great attention to detail the following year. The fact that the altar was spared from fire can be considered a small mountain miracle.

The Schutzhaus tenants are really happy with 'their' small church and take care of it with joy. In summer, the anteroom of the church is always open during the day and is a place of reflection and devotion for all people. They also smoke incense regularly and refill the holy water so that every visitor can devote himself to prayer and silence. There are always hikers who are surprised to find such a treasure far away, and occasionally groups of pilgrims with priests come, who really appreciate this church.

The days of mass are as follows: 24 June John the Baptist 02 July Visitation of the Virgin Mary 25 July (James the Apostle) 05. August Maria Schnee 24th August (St. Bartholomew's) farmers' fair - the farmers, alpine dairymen and women from the surrounding alpine pastures come to say thank you for a good summer The popular mountain masses in the church Maria Schnee at the Gleinalmschutzhaus always start at 10:30 am. On these days it is also permitted to drive from the Glein to just below the Schutzhaus. The owner family, who kindly permits this, would like to point out that driving is only possible at your own risk and is permitted until revoked.