Hike to the Maria Alm Chapel of Peace "Friedenskapelle"

The Chapel of Peace is located above Maria Alm, hidden in the forest, and can only be reached via a narrow hiking trail.This small, modern chapel is designed for a maximum of 30 people. It is surrounded by a small square with benches that invite you to pause.The path initially leads along the road out of the village. The ascent to the Peace Chapel is partly in narrow and steep serpentines and includes some steps.

The hike starts at the Maria Alm tourist office. From there, walk to the Orsteinfahrt (keep to the right), past the Hochkönigkrone. Use the subway by the main road and then walk up the Schloßberg via trail no. 27. At the first bend, a hiking trail branches off to the right and leads us to the Peace Chapel. At first, this runs comfortably through the forest, but soon climbs. As the trail continues, it becomes steeper and we reach the top via serpentines. There are always a few steps to climb along the way. At a signposted junction, we go up a little more on the right to the Chapel of Peace, which lies in the forest. A wooden path leads to the back of the chapel, where benches invite you to take a rest. The chapel is open all year round, only during the day. The way back is the same as the way there. As a variant, you can continue via the Schlossberg and return to Maria Alm via trail no. 27.

Coming from Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway to the Bischofshofen exit, then take the B311 towards Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 to Maria Alm.
Coming from Innsbruck/ Kufstein: Take the Loferer Straße/B178 in the direction of St. Johann i.T., then follow the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 via Saalfelden to Maria Alm.
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