Seekreuzkapelle

The votive shrine was built in 1744 according to a votive picture, on the basis of a vow. The shrine probably replaced an older structure, as the crucifixion group dates from the 16th century. In 1874, Rupert Lassacher (Karlbauer in Pirka) took over its care, which has remained in the family to this day. In 1998, the roof was re-roofed, and another renovation took place in 2008. Every year on September 8th (the Nativity of Mary), a pilgrimage to the Seekreuzkapelle takes place. The chapel shrine is located on the Seekreuzrundweg trail between the Granglergut and the Dicktlerhütte. The shrine, built with a square base (2.2 m), is plastered and painted white, and faces east. The gabled roof extends far beyond the front, covered with wooden shingles and crowned with a shamrock-shaped cross. Framed thanksgiving plaques are attached to the underside of the roof. In the gable triangle, there are two framed images depicting Herz Maria (Our Lady of Hearts) and Herz Jesu (Sacred Heart of Jesus). The gable niche is barred and contains a statue of St. Leonard, the patron saint of farmers. Inside, in a niche sealed with an iron grille, hangs the miraculous image of Maria-Hilf, a copy of the well-known painting by Lukas Cranach. In front of it, a framed crucifixion group is displayed. On the side walls, there are framed pictures of Saints George and Martin. In the covered prayer room, there are two wooden benches.