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The contemplation and meditation trail

The contemplation and meditation trail

Der Weg der Sinne in der Propstei St. Gerold
Nature sights, Nature park and nature reserve, Art and culture

Just below St. Gerold priory the contemplation and meditation trail winds its way past a series of carefully designed woodland pools through the stillness of the forest. Leading past the Geroldsruh, the priory pond and the labyrinth, the trail exudes a sense of peace and tranquillity which makes you feel at one with the natural world and its creation. We are all familiar with the visible world. Most people, however, are not as aware of its invisible counterpart, even though it has a much deeper and more intensive influence on all aspects of life than the things we can actually see. Human life only really works when these two worlds are balanced one against the other. The contemplation and meditation trail helps to achieve this. The trail brings you to the labyrinth, an ancient, fascinating symbol of man’s journey through life, with the centre representing life’s one single goal.

Pater-Nathanael-Weg 29
6722 St. Gerold
Austria

«Every man is a member of two worlds, one visible and the other invisible»

Graf Dürckheim

Intricate paths appear to wind their way towards the centre and then veer away again, before finally managing to reach their goal. The idea that we should enjoy a clear path through life is not a foregone conclusion. Sometimes God decides to write straight with crooked lines, and we have to take highs and lows into account. But at the end of our lives we will reach our main goal at the centre of the labyrinth - God Himself.  


Facts about the contemplation and meditation trail:

  • Duration: approx. 1 hour
  • Height difference: 100 m up and downhill
  • Refreshments: Access to the restaurant or St. Gerold priory
  • Price: free of charge, guided tours € 4.- per person

Kinder & Familie

  • Suitable for toddlers
  • Children are welcome

Parken & Anreise

  • E-charging station
  • Bicycle parking
  • Motorcycle parking

Sonstiges

  • in any weather
  • for groups
  • for children & families
  • free of charge

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Last updated
04.01.2021, 09:37:48