Francis Jubilee: Walking Retreat in South Tyrol 1

Every year from July 25th to August 4th, the Marcia Francescana takes place. The Marcia is a walking pilgrimage to Assisi with young people. We meet in Bozen, travel together by train to our starting point in Senigallia, north of Ancona. Then we spend six days on foot through the Marche region. The days are characterized by walking, shared times of prayer, and conversation with one another, while always leaving time for oneself. One day is a silent day of retreat. We spend two days enjoying Assisi. Participation requires average physical and psychological resilience. We walk between 20-25 kilometers per day. Everyone carries their own luggage in a backpack. A kitchen team provides catering. The accommodations are simple; we sleep on insulating mats and in sleeping bags. Target group: 18 to 40 years old. Participation fee: 400 Euro. Information & registration until May 31, 2026: Karl M. Schnepps ofm – karl.schnepps@gmx.at – Mobile: +43 (0) 6645525702. Flyer Marcia Francescana 2026

The traditional walking retreats in South Tyrol are also themed this year around the 800th anniversary jubilee of our order's father, Francis of Assisi (+ 1226). The magnificent mountains of South Tyrol, ancient pilgrimage routes as well as new paths of reflection, invite you to trace the steps of faith in God's wonderful nature. Starting from the Franciscan monastery in Kaltern, where we stay in the guest house, we are on the move every day with an impulse from the spirituality of St. Francis. Elements: Eucharistic celebrations, joint morning and evening prayer, times of silence, spiritual impulses, eating together, evening gatherings. Details: Equipment: good hiking boots, backpack for daily provisions, rain and sun protection. Accompaniment: Fr. Georg Tauderer ofm and Maria Schatz with team. Registration: Fr. Georg Tauderer, Franziskanerkloster, Rottenburgerplatz 3, I-39052 Kaltern, +39-320 3363311, georg.tauderer@franziskaner.at. Folder Walking Retreats 2026

The traditional walking retreats in South Tyrol are also themed this year around the 800th anniversary jubilee of our order's father, Francis of Assisi (+ 1226). The magnificent mountains of South Tyrol, ancient pilgrimage routes as well as new paths of reflection, invite you to trace the steps of faith in God's wonderful nature. Starting from the Franciscan Monastery of Kaltern, where we stay in the guest house, we set out each day with an impulse from the spirituality of St. Francis. Elements: Eucharistic celebrations, shared morning and evening prayer (Lauds/Vespers), times of silence, spiritual impulses, eating together, evening gatherings. Details: Equipment: good hiking boots, backpack for daily provisions, rain and sun protection. Accompanied by: Fr. Georg Tauderer ofm and Maria Schatz with team. Registration: Fr. Georg Tauderer, Franziskanerkloster, Rottenburgerplatz 3, I-39052 Kaltern, +39-320 3363311, georg.tauderer@franziskaner.at Folder Walking Retreats 2026