Ceremonial opening of the way of the Cistercian in the Zwettl Abbey

Ceremonial opening of the way of the Cistercian in the Zwettl Abbey

The cross -border hiking route, which extends over an impressive 6,000 kilometers, now also has an official section in the Zwettl Abbey. Last Saturday the ceremonial opening of the "Weg of the Cistercian" took place in the picturesque Lindenhof. On this special occasion, numerous representatives of the project groups involved from Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria came together. This cultural hiking trail, which is under the motto "Cistercian Landscapes Connecting Europe", aims to show the influence and importance of the European monastery landscapes.

The "Cistragscapes" project refers to the 17 Cistercian monasteries that extend over several countries, including Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia. The Waldviertel section of the path extends over the ten parishes of the Zwettl Abbey in the Zwettl and Gmünd districts and is the last of a total of 17 open routes. This makes him a significant contribution to cultural networking within Europe.

joint efforts and local response

Anne Blauensteiner, who is active both as a district office chair of the Chamber of Commerce and as a economic councilor, emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the pen and the community: "The cooperation between the pen and the community is particularly valuable for everyone involved," said Blauensteiner during the event. The opening was accompanied by the unveiling of three display boards, which were unveiled by impressive personalities such as the deputy state council of Bamberg, Bruno Kellner, the Mayor of Zwettler Franz Mold and the Abbey Abbey Johannes Maria Szypulski.

The "Way of the Cistercian" is not only offered as a hiking experience, but also contributes to cultural education. The path promotes a deeper understanding of the Cistercian life and its history. It is important to emphasize that the Cistercians play an important role in the European monastery culture, and this hiking route offers hikers the opportunity to experience the landscape and cultural diversity of the region.

The participants of the opening hike, including Father Paulus Nüss Ocist, Martin Mrkos and other personalities, are enthusiastic about the new route. "It is a wonderful way to explore the beautiful landscapes and the rich history of the Cistercians," added Father Nüss.

The opening of the path is seen as a step in the right direction in order to combine the cultural heritage and nature of both regions, which can contribute to promoting tourism and strengthening cooperation between the countries. The joint efforts underline the pan-European character of the Cistercapes network, which contributes to European integration and creating common European values.

After the opening ceremony, hikers can take advantage of the opportunities to explore different monastery landscapes and enjoy the unique connection between culture and nature. The new hiking route is open to both locals and tourists and can represent an invigorating enrichment for the region.

For more information about the hiking route and the associated activities, Reporting on M.Noen.at .