Traditional Sacred Heart Fires Hike in Kartitisch, Lienz

2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up
From€50

Discover the magical Sacred Heart Fires tradition and immerse yourself in the culture of Tyrol, by hiking in Kartitisch with a local guide!

Discover the magical Sacred Heart Fires tradition and immerse yourself in the culture of Tyrol, near Lienz, by hiking in Kartitisch with a local guide!

The Sacred Heart Fires finds its origins in the 19th century and it’s one of the most characteristic events you may attend in Tyrol. Created by soldiers back in the day, the tradition is still alive today and gathers people from all over the world.

Your Sacred Heart Fires hike will start at the meeting point, where you will meet your local and experienced guide. Once everyone is ready, you’ll start your hiking adventure through the beautiful Kartitisch and explore the wonders of its landscapes and old-standing traditions. Your guide will tell you all about the sacred heart fires and its religious symbols evoking hope. This sacred heart fires hike will take place at sunset, allowing you to make the most of this magical event during the golden hour. Your guide will also take photos of you and the rest of the group, capturing moments that you’ll bring home with you as souvenirs. This Sacred Heart Fires hike in Kartitisch will last 2.5 hours and end at the meeting point, where guests are welcome to join the local celebration of the Summer Solstice in the main square.

Around 3500 bonfires will be lit up on the mountain peaks and shaped like traditional symbols. Your guide will lead you through this amazing hike and you’ll reach a strategic lookout on this spectacular event.

Now is the perfect time to reserve your spot on this amazing Sacred Heart Fires hike in Katitisch and collect unique memories during your summer holidays in Lienz, Tyrol!

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Practical information

Join this Traditional Sacred Heart Fires Hike in Kartitisch, Lienz with your family. Everyone is welcome!

Course of events

- Meet your guide at Gemeindeamt Kartitsch - Kartitsch 80, 9941 Kartitsch, Austria at 7:30 p.m.
- Start of the hiking excursion at 7:45 p.m.
- Sacred Heart Fires at 9 p.m.
- Return to the meeting point at 10 p.m.

Activity requirements

- The minimum age for this activity is 12 years old.

Special terms

- This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Don't forget to wear warm and comfortable clothes and sturdy boots.

Meeting point:
Gemeindeamt Kartitsch - Kartitsch 80, 9941 Kartitsch, Austria
Spoken languages:Italian, English, German
Included
  • Guide
  • Photos
Excluded
  • Transfert to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
  • Camera
  • Headlamp
  • Gloves
  • Hat
  • Sturdy boots
  • Warm and comfortable clothes
  • Raincoat
  • Snacks and drinks

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