Holy Mountain

Bärnbach

A place of silence, history, and distant views in the middle of the Lipizzaner homeland.

High above Bärnbach stands the Holy Mountain – a place that uniquely combines nature, history, and spiritual depth. Inhabited since the Bronze Age and later revered as "mons sacer," it remains a significant site with a special aura to this day. In the 17th century, a baroque church was built here, donated by Countess Eleonora von Wagensperg.

In 1730, the facility on the Holy Mountain was completed with four chapels and a cross group at the summit. There, an impressive panorama opens up over the Kainach Valley and the Lipizzaner homeland extending deep into Western Styria.

As a quiet retreat, spiritual center, or cultural highlight, the Holy Mountain attracts many visitors from the region and beyond. Those who immerse themselves in the special atmosphere quickly sense why this place has been considered sacred for centuries. An impressive stop on any journey of discovery in the Graz Experience Region.