Jubilee Pilgrimage Sünching to Altötting
150 Years of the Foot Pilgrimage from Sünching to the Holy Site of Altötting
About Pilgrimage Sünching–Altötting
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A 150-Year Tradition
The foot pilgrimage from Sünching to Altötting is one of the traditional pilgrimages in Eastern Bavaria. The first official record of a Sünching pilgrimage procession dates back to May 26, 1874. Since then, the pilgrimage has journeyed year after year to the holy site of Altötting – with the exception of the pandemic-related break in 2020 and 2021. In 2026, it will be held for the 150th time and, as a jubilee pilgrimage, is themed "Transitus".
Two Days on Foot Through Lower Bavaria
The pilgrimage covers about 90 kilometers in two daily stages. The first day leads from Sünching via Mengkofen, Dingolfing, Frontenhausen, and Gangkofen to Massing. On the second day, the journey continues early through Wald and Winhöring to the Kapellplatz in Altötting, where the pilgrimage arrives on Sunday morning with a solemn procession. Prayer, singing, and community mark the way.
Holy Site Altötting
The destination is the Chapel of Grace in Altötting with the Black Madonna – one of Germany's most important Marian pilgrimage sites. The pilgrimage is organized by the Association of Altötting Foot Pilgrims, founded in 2004; the pilgrimage leader and 1st chairwoman is Brigitte Milde. Registration is not required – every pilgrim is welcome. For relatives who only wish to experience the arrival, buses run to Altötting.
Pilgrimage Sünching–Altötting — edition 2026
For the 150th time, the foot pilgrimage will journey from Sünching to Altötting in 2026. The jubilee pilgrimage is themed "Transitus". The meeting point is Saturday, April 25, at 4:45 AM in Sünching, with departure at 5:00 AM towards Kirchlehen.
The first day leads via Mengkofen, Dingolfing, Frontenhausen, and Gangkofen to Massing. On Sunday, April 26, the journey continues from Massing at 4:00 AM via Wald and Winhöring, until the pilgrimage reaches the Kapellplatz in Altötting with a solemn procession around 9:30 AM. Buses are available for relatives to join the procession, with return at 1:00 PM.
Programme Pilgrimage Sünching–Altötting 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 4:45 AM — Meeting in Sünching
- 5:00 AM — Departure towards Kirchlehen
- Stage via Mengkofen, Dingolfing, Frontenhausen, and Gangkofen to Massing (day's end)
Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 4:00 AM — Departure from Massing
- Continuation via Wald and Winhöring
- approx. 9:30 AM — Solemn procession at Kapellplatz Altötting
Theme: "Transitus". No registration for the pilgrimage is necessary. Bus trips for relatives to the procession (registration Tel. 09482 9094018), return from Altötting at 1:00 PM. Organizer: Altöttinger Fußwallfahrer, Pilgrimage Leader Brigitte Milde.
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Getting There and Schedule
The starting point is the parish church of Sünching (District of Regensburg). Meeting point early Saturday morning, departure around 5:00 AM. Arrival in Altötting on Sunday morning. Sturdy footwear and weather protection are required.
Participation and Bus
No registration for the pilgrimage is necessary. On Sunday, a bus runs for relatives and former pilgrims (registration required, Tel. 09482 9094018), return journey from Altötting at 1:00 PM.
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Where it takes place Pilgrimage Sünching–Altötting
Pfarrkirche Sünching
Kirchplatz, 93104 Sünching