Who creates the impulses of the walking tour?

Various groups from the Parish St. Oswald in the City Church Traunstein create the Christmas impulses along the route.

How long does the walking tour last?

The route usually takes about an hour and can be walked independently and self-guided.

Are there set start times or registration required?

There are no set start times and no registration required; the walking path can be traversed independently on the day of the event.

Is the path accessible?

The route runs along public paths with varying surfaces such as Weinleite and the Viaduct; depending on the section, accessibility is limited.

Where is the walking tour located?

The walking tour runs in the city center of Traunstein and includes the War Graves Memorial at the Hohen Kreuz, the Ettendorfer Church, the Weinleite, the Viaduct, and the Traunweg.

Spiritual Advent Experience: Contemplative Walking Tour through Traunstein with Parish St. Oswald and Christmas impulses

Name: Advent Walking Tour
Start: 2025-12-02 00:00:00
End: 2025-12-02 00:00:00
Location: Traunsteiner Innenstadt, 83278 Traunstein

Advent Walking Tour: A contemplative path through Traunstein's city center

In the midst of Advent, this freely accessible walking tour invites a deep faith experience. Along the way through Traunstein's city center, you will encounter Christmas impulses that open heart and mind, lead to rest, and strengthen spiritual community.

Christmas stillness and spiritual atmosphere

Under a winter sky, religious experience unfolds step by step: brief texts for contemplation, places of reflection, time for prayer. The interplay of candlelight, distant city sounds, and the view of familiar churches creates a feeling of closeness, comfort, and lived spirituality.

Path and Stations

The walking tour leads over the War Graves Memorial at the Hohen Kreuz, the Ettendorfer Church, the Weinleite, and the Viaduct, returning along the Traunweg. It lasts about an hour, can be started individually, and is suitable for silent prayer and short devotions. The impulses are designed by groups from the parish of St. Oswald and connect to Catholic liturgy and Advent traditions.

Participation and Process

You walk independently at your own pace. Families, singles, and groups find space for shared spirituality. The city church Traunstein serves as the pastoral center on-site, with its ministers led by city pastor Konrad Roider, who regularly invites to worship, prayer, and church community.

Accessibility, Arrival, and Tips

The route runs along public paths with varying surfaces. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Parking and public transport options in the city center facilitate arrival; please inform yourself in advance about current traffic and market times during the Advent weeks.

Conclusion

Anyone who wants to experience Advent consciously will find here a quiet, theologically grounded, and community-building form. Experience the walking tour, let the impulses resonate, and strengthen faith, hope, and connection before Christmas.