Regensburg Diocesan Pilgrimage to Altötting
2025
Edition 2025 — Finished
Edition 2025 — Regensburg Pilgrimage
196th Regensburg Pilgrimage 2025 — Review
From June 5 to 8, 2025, thousands once again made the pilgrimage from Regensburg to Altötting. The motto "Pilgrims of Hope" related to the Holy Year 2025. The Diocese of Regensburg reported: "5,000 faithful at the 196th Regensburg Diocesan Pilgrimage – Bishop Rudolf bestows blessing".
2025 Program
3,000 pilgrims started on the Thursday before Pentecost (June 5) in Regensburg; a total of around 5,000 faithful participated – not only from the Diocese of Regensburg but from all over Germany, Austria, Switzerland, South Africa, and Ukraine. In three days, they covered the 111 kilometers to Altötting. Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer bestowed the pilgrim's blessing; the arrival and the solemn closing service took place at Pentecost in Altötting.
Highlights
- 196th edition with around 5,000 participants
- Motto "Pilgrims of Hope" (Holy Year 2025)
- 3,000 pilgrims on the starting day
- Participants from several countries
- Pilgrim's blessing by Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer
Prices
Participation is free, registration is mandatory. Accommodation and meals are organized by the pilgrims themselves.