Celts, Cults, and Churches

St. Marein West – Circular Trail

Celts, Cults, and Churches

From the Celts to remarkable Roman traces and the vibrant history of Neumarkt: with augmented reality, you can bring vanished Iron Age burial mounds back to life – or listen to the fascinating legend of how Forchtenstein Castle got its name.

Fascinating legends, mythical sites, and impressive monuments make this trail a unique journey through nature, culture, and local history.

All information and live tracking can be found in the “Legendary Landscapes” app!

Overview of the Stations

1. Ad Crazulpam – earliest mention of the region

2. Iron Age burial mounds – 2,800-year-old cemetery (AR)

3. Pest Cross – shrine on an ancient burial site

4. Church & Ossuary St. Marein – Romanesque-Gothic ensemble with unique frescoes

5. Glacial Mill – natural phenomenon & sacred site

6. Forchtenstein Castle – explore history & legends

7. Church & Ossuary in Neumarkt – lower church beneath the castle

8. Plague Column – monument & market history

9. The Turks in Neumarkt – legend of the “Jammerschuster”

10. St. Anna – vanished church