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In praise of creation in nine verses

This lovely trail of reflection is also a road for the senses: Contemporary sculptures of bronze and natural stone, created by academic sculptor Hubert Flörl, line the Franziskus Trail in Wildschönau. It runs between the villages of Oberau and Niederau and portray an impressive praise of creation, based on the Canticle of the Sun of St. Francis of Assisi. The artist looks to the sun, the universe, the wind, the weather, water, fire, to the world with its seeds and fruits, and to love and death. The nine stations correspond to the new verses of the Canticle of the Sun, which – so impressively staged – resounds in the memory for a long time afterwards.

Nature and art uniquely combined
The wonderful landscape of the “wild and beautiful” high-altitude Wildschönau valley inspires one to pause and reflect. Nature and art combine in unique harmony on the Franziskus Trail. The three kilometre-long trail, which starts at the church in Oberau, is a comfortable walk and easy to manage in one to one and a half hours, even for people who are not so fit or for families with children. It passes by the Miners’ Museum, which can also be paid a visit. This is accommodated in an attractive old farmhouse and houses farming tools from the past and present. In this way, the Franziskus Trail is also reminiscent of an impressive Praise to Work.

Getting there

Motorway Munich-Rosenheim-Kufstein. Exit at Wörgl-Ost, then 6 km via the Wildschönauer Landesstraße and Wörgler Berg. The Wildschönau is also easy to reach by rail and plane thanks to its proximity to the Wörgl railway junction (7 km) and Innsbruck airport (70 km).

Opening times

The Franziskus Trail is open all year round.

Rates

Free!

Guided tours

New on the hiking programme:
On the trail of the Wildschönau Krautinger Turnip with visit to the craft market, tour along the St. Francis Trail and visit to the Krautinger farmers with tasting, every Thursday from mid-May to mid-October 2010. Bookings at Wildschönau Tourist Information, www.wildschoenau.com, tel. +43.5339.8255-0

Specials

Easy hiking path with nine stations, lined by valuable bronze figures that represent the Canticle of the Sun of St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis composed a hymn of praise to the creator, which has spread around the world under the name "CANTICLE OF THE SUN". Sculptor Hubert Flörl has succeeded in presenting the peace idea of St. Francis in impressive, clear forms. Nine stations set in the wonderful mountains of the Wildschönau are intended to motivate people to discover a new relationship with creation. The trail runs between Oberau and Niederau; about halfway along the "Trail of reflection" is the z'Bach mountain farmers' museum.