Gatterer wayside shrine

Description

The Gatterer wayside shrine was built after a severe livestock epidemic in the valley as a votive chapel seeking protection from animal diseases. Inside are an image of Our Lady of Help and statues of Roch and Sylvester, patron saints of livestock. Painted wooden figures depict Saints Florian and George. According to tradition, St Roch cared for plague victims and, after falling ill himself, received bread from a dog each day.

Arrival

The shrine is located in St. Magdalena in the Gsiesertal Valley.

By bus:

Stop: St. Magdalena

Line 441

By car:

Destination: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena

Public transport

Train and bus: www.altoadigemobilita.info

Bus line 441

Parking

Parking: Gsiesertal Valley – St. Magdalena.