The Leonhardiritt is a tradition in honor of Saint Leonard, the patron saint of animals and farmers.
The custom arose from a request for protection for horses and the prosperity of agriculture.
The custom arose from a request for protection for horses and the prosperity of agriculture.
Annually move on the last Sunday in October festively decorated riders and teams in a solemn procession from Unterammergau to the horse blessing at the Kappelkirche.
09:00 - Assembly at the church square
09:45 - Start of the pilgrimage
10:30 - Open-air church service with horse blessing at the chapel church, followed by a procession back
11:45 - Return to Unterammergau
12:15 - Mass choir at the fountain
Always on the last Sunday in October.
The pilgrimage with horseback riding takes place regardless of the weather!
Organization
Ammergauer Alpen GmbH
