--- title: "Kleinenberg pilgrimage" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/kleinenberg-pilgrimage" description: "For more than 600 years, pilgrims have been coming to Kleinenberg to visit the miraculous image of “Mary—Helper of the Mountain.” The Marian pilgrimage is closely linked to the history of the town and continues to shape church life in Kleinenberg to this day.The pilgrimage site includes the pilgrimage church, the Stations of the Cross with the High Cross, the Fountain of the Mother of God, and the Lourdes Grotto. Highlights of the pilgrimage year are the pilgrimage days marking the Visitation of Mary and the Nativity of Mary. On these days, groups of pilgrims from the region come to Kleinenberg to participate in church services and candlelight processions.Kleinenberg Mystery PlaysEvery few years, the story surrounding the pilgrimage is brought to the stage during the Kleinenberg Mystery Plays. Amateur actors portray scenes from the life of Mary, drawing on biblical accounts and church traditions. The Mystery Plays have now become an integral part of the pilgrimage festivities in Kleinenberg." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1334441/677d2c3570c3a6e9a7858127fdad377299c48d975f97b39416e6e02e3ebb058b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Kleinenberg pilgrimage ====================== - Church Kleine weiße Kapelle im Wald, große Bäume drumherum; Spaziergänger auf einem Laub bedeckten Weg. Eine Person scannt einen QR-Code an einem Schild mit der Aufschrift "Mariengrotte". Ein gemächlicher Waldweg, gesäumt von eindrucksvollen Bäumen, führt entlang eines grünen Tals. Ein Paar beim Anzünden von Kerzen in einem Wald, im Hintergrund eine kleine Kapelle. Eine Person in roter Jacke steht vor einer Kapelle im Wald, umgeben von grünem Laubwerk. **According to folklore, the apparition of an image of the Virgin Mary was the reason for the creation of the pilgrimage in Kleineberg. A beautiful baroque building was erected on the site of the apparition.** For more than 600 years, pilgrims have been coming to Kleinenberg to visit the miraculous image of “Mary—Helper of the Mountain.” The Marian pilgrimage is closely linked to the history of the town and continues to shape church life in Kleinenberg to this day. The pilgrimage site includes the pilgrimage church, the Stations of the Cross with the High Cross, the Fountain of the Mother of God, and the Lourdes Grotto. Highlights of the pilgrimage year are the pilgrimage days marking the Visitation of Mary and the Nativity of Mary. On these days, groups of pilgrims from the region come to Kleinenberg to participate in church services and candlelight processions. **Kleinenberg Mystery Plays** Every few years, the story surrounding the pilgrimage is brought to the stage during the Kleinenberg Mystery Plays. Amateur actors portray scenes from the life of Mary, drawing on biblical accounts and church traditions. The Mystery Plays have now become an integral part of the pilgrimage festivities in Kleinenberg. Read more Good to know ------------ General information - Bus stop available Payment methods Entrance Free Social Media Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Guided tour/tour - Food & Beverage - inn - café - inn - Accomodations - Inn - Hotel - Special accommodation - Package - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - eBike charging station - Children's playground - Children's playground - Tours 19.23 km - Themed trail 1.90 km - Themed trail 22.80 km - Themed trail Contact **Wallfahrt Kleinenberg \| Pastor Stratmann** Pfarrer-Leifferen-Straße 2 33165 Lichtenau - Kleinenberg