Large pilgrimage to the higher mountain: over 1000 believers celebrate in the Eichsfeld

Large pilgrimage to the higher mountain: over 1000 believers celebrate in the Eichsfeld

On Sunday, July 14, 2025, more than 1000 believers gathered for the great pilgrimage on the higher mountain, which was not only limited to the Eichsfelder. Pilgrims from a wide variety of regions, including the diocese of Hildesheim, the district of Eichsfeld and from Hesse, followed the call of tradition. The pilgrimage began in Wollbrandshausen and at the memorial in Lake Constance, where the participants were opposed to the spiritual goal, the pilgrimage chapel. This traditional event is described by many of the faith of faith, in which there is an opportunity for exchange and encounter.

like the Göttinger Tageblatt reported, the large atmosphere was shaped by Eucharistic adoration and a ceremonial pilgrimage office under the direction of Pastor Matthias Kaminski. This described the higher mountain than the "good room of the Eichsfeld" and thus conveyed the feeling of security and hope that the pilgrimage offers for the participants. In bright weather, everyone felt the special solidarity and the common belief.

insights into the pilgrimage tradition

The Eichsfeld pilgrimages are more than just local events; They are part of a far -reaching tradition that is greatly rooted in the region. According to the Wikipedia , the pilgrimage traditions in the Eichsfeld are varied and contain important places and pilgrimage paths. These include, among other things, the pilgrimage from Magdeburg to Hagis, which has been taking place since 1982, or the costume pilgrimage of the Eichsfeld clubs on various pilgrimages. The community and the exchange are always in the foreground and attract believers from near and far.

In the next few weeks, the higher mountain will continue to be a place of spiritual encounters. For July 23, a Taizé prayer is on the program, while a service with vehicle blessing on July 27th at 10 a.m. invites you to include the vehicles of the pilgrims in the blessing. On August 15, a Mariian celebration with a herbal consecration will take place, followed by a meeting party on August 17th. Finally, the series of events will culminate with an ecumenical service on September 14th and the pilgrimage end on September 28th.

The pilgrimage on the higher mountain impressively shows how faith and community can flow together. Even at a time that is often shaped by hustle and bustle, the pilgrimage path remains a place of calm, exchange and spirituality. It remains to be hoped that the upcoming events will also attract numerous participants and strengthen the connection between the believers.