Hermitage at the Palfen
The hermitage on the Palfen is a hermitage near the city of Saalfelden , Austria at 1006 meters.
The hermitage is inhabited from April to November. The remote building is not connected to the electricity or water network. The hermitage is a listed building . It is a popular destination for hikers and pilgrims.
history
The hermitage was built in the 17th century above Lichtenberg Castle . The 34th hermit has been Matthias Gschwandtner from Bad Ischl since June 2020, as the successor to the Belgian Stan Vanuytrecht. The current hermit was selected through a competition.
literature
- Franz Wieneroiter: In the footsteps of the hermits. Excerpts from the documents relating to the chronicle of the hermitage on the Palfen above the Lichtenberg nursing home in Saalfelden . Saalfelden 1998.
Web links
Commons : Einsiedelei (Saalfelden) - Collection of images, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ^ Hermitage at the Palfen
- ↑ Press release of the city of Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer: New hermit: Matthias Gschwandtner from Bad Ischl , June 4, 2020, accessed on June 5, 2002.
- ↑ Saalfelden has found his hermit Spiegel Online.
Coordinates: 47 ° 26 ′ 37.1 ″ N , 12 ° 51 ′ 36 ″ E