Austria - Extrempilgern?

[Bradypus]

In my usual browsing for pilgrimage related news and stories I came across a word I had never seen before. "Extrempilgern". On a website belonging to the Archdiocese of Vienna. Following through the links I came across an event happening next month. A walk from Heiligenkreutz to Mariazell. 100km. 2,500m of ascents along the way. In 24 hours. Applications close on 21 April if you are tempted!

Mariazell OneWay 2023

Fotos vom Marsch

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[MinaKamina]

100 km? Sarria to Santiago comes to mind.

Where I live, the saturday before Easter is the (24 hour day) of the so called Kennedy-march. 80 km in 22 hours max, although the area is much flatter. I had to be in town and passed long lines of walkers who had started very early in the morning when it was still dark. On my way back, even more walkers. After a few years of waning interest, the event is becoming more popular again. So who knows, maybe Sarria- Santiago is next? Would only take two stamps and some convincing at the Pilgrims'Office.

 

[Bradypus]

100 km? Sarria to Santiago comes to mind.

There is already an extreme event from Tui to Santiago most years. But for the military. 120km in under 24 hours but with a bit of abseiling and wild swimming on the way. And carrying big packs!

XVII Concurso de Patrullas Tui-Santiago - Ejército de tierra

Informacion sobre el Ejercito de Tierra Español

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[Anhalter]

"Extreme" distance events have become more popular over the years (at least here in Germany). There is a plentitude of 100km and 50km hiking events all over the country. In my town the "Horizontale um Jena" event is taking place for the 36th time this year (100km circle around town in 24h, 2160m up/down). Yesterday i took a group of students for a friendly training hike of 30km in the pouring rain ;-)

So i am not surprised at all that someone made a similar event with a pilgrimage theme.

 

[irishrock]

100kms in 24 hours seems like a lot. My feet were wasted after 40kms and my shins just started crying after reading this (at the end, my shin splints got quite painful). Basically, this would be a non-stop 24 hours

good luck on it and report back

 

[Bradypus]

good luck on it and report back

Not for me these days! I have walked over 100km in 24 hours once a very long time ago when in my 30's. No way I could do it now.

 

[MinaKamina]

There is already an extreme event from Tui to Santiago most years. But for the military. 120km in under 24 hours but with a bit of abseiling and wild swimming on the way. And carrying big packs!

XVII Concurso de Patrullas Tui-Santiago - Ejército de tierra

Informacion sobre el Ejercito de Tierra Español

ejercito.defensa.gob.es

They are going to open this event to civilians too. Dear volunteers, here's a video (in Spanish) for inspiration. Seems to me the military will be hard to beat, so come prepared.

https://www.facebook.com/EjercitoTi...as-tui-santiago/512196477259792/?locale=ms_MY

 

[lt56ny]

In my usual browsing for pilgrimage related news and stories I came across a word I had never seen before. "Extrempilgern". On a website belonging to the Archdiocese of Vienna. Following through the links I came across an event happening next month. A walk from Heiligenkreutz to Mariazell. 100km. 2,500m of ascents along the way. In 24 hours. Applications close on 21 April if you are tempted!

Mariazell OneWay 2023

Fotos vom Marsch

www.adventureandfaith.com

In a word not tempted at all

 

[Madrood]

There was one I knew of in the Peak District in N. England, the Bullock Smithy 90km/24hr loop with 3000 m of elevation change. No pilgrim connection though.