Joseph Mohr Memorial Trail

The Joseph Mohr Memorial Trail was opened in summer 2018 and leads from the village center in Hintersee to the Joseph Mohr Memorial Chapel. The six stations are all open to the public and feature information boards about the individual works of art.

"The philanthropist" by Veronica Mrazek

The painting in PAN art technique on canvas fascinates with its brilliant colors and special depth. The artist and ceramicist focuses on the memory of Joseph Mohr. The artwork is intended to make Mohr's love for people tangible for every viewer, without going into too much detail. Contact the painter and ceramicist: www.madeinsalzburg.com

Station 2:

"Ode to Hintersee" by Bernd Horak

The panorama painting (mixed technique of oil paint, resins and UV paints) in the Josef Mohr Memorial Chapel is a journey of discovery between tradition and modernity. It shows natural elements of the landscape in hidden details, combined with the main themes of the song "Silent Night! Holy Night!" and the life of Josef Mohr in Hintersee. Contact of the painter: Bernd Horak, www.bernd-horak.com

Station 3:

"Josepf Mohr statue" by Felix Igler

This fascinating statue made of iron and spruce wood is a reminder of Joseph Mohr's charity. Mohr not only gave charity and food to the needy, but also wood for heating. Contact the artist: www.felix-igler.com

"Tree xylophone" by Martin Ainz

The tree xylophone made of larch wood invites you to make music. Perhaps you will try to play the melody of the "Silent Night Song"?
The artist: "For me, this oversized musical instrument brings the sound of the wood back into the forest via the detour of my processing.
back into the forest. It is unique to be able to give something back to nature." Contact the artist: www.tischlerei-ainz.at

Station 4:

"Relaxation lounger" by Michael Ebner

This dynamically constructed lounger made of larch wood is intended to encourage visitors to the Joseph Mohr memorial trail to enjoy nature, free
thoughts and to relax and listen to the music ("Ringing baptismal font"). The master carpenter and wood artist Michael Ebner shows a particularly good aesthetic sense for the ambience in his creations. Contact the carpenter: www.holzinform.at

"Ringing baptismal font" by Martin Ainz

It consists of an old wooden baptismal font and a tabernacle from the Hintersee parish church. The original "Silent Night! Holy Night" melody sounds when you press the button. For the artist Martin Ainz, the song symbolizes a worldwide journey, which also gives rise to the connection with the "itinerant priest" Joseph Mohr. Contact the carpenter: www.tischlerei-ainz.at

Station 5:

"The gigantic stone guitar" by
Planning: DI Maximilian Pristovnik, www.timberfreake.com, carpentry work (roof): Manuel Schlager, www.zimmerei-schlager.at Stone wall: master builder Erasmus Brandstätter, www.brandstaetter-bau.at
and earthmoving: Franz Radauer, Hintersee

The walk-in stone guitar is a reminder of Joseph Mohr's guitar, which accompanied him throughout his life.

"Angel" by Silvia Weinberger

The painting in layer technique was reproduced, digitized and printed on Alu Dibond board. The artist's thoughts on this painting: "Joseph Mohr made Hintersee brighter with his charity and guitar music. He brought joy and light into the lives of the poor." This enchanting "angel" also gives joy and light to many of us! Contact the artist: www.energiemalwerkstatt.at

Station 6:

"Bust of Joseph Mohr" by Franz Lohninger

The sculptor Franz Lohninger from Neumarkt am Wallersee created the bust in 1985. The new pedestal made of Untersberg marble was created by Bernhard Winkler, thus establishing a connection to the fountain.

"The village fountain" by Bernhard Winkler

Our village fountain made of Untersberg marble invites you to linger. The water is drinkable!
Contact: Steindesign Bernhard Winkler, Faistenau,