Kliening can be explored through specific places and a range of themes. In the village centre, the Kögelebauerkreuz wayside shrine stands not far from the branch church of Our Lady of Fatima. Close to the village, the Klieninger Sauerbrunnen spring emerges at the foot of the so-called Wasserbühel, in a small spring house. Wayside shrines, mining history and the spring offer different points of interest during a stay—from sacred architecture to a destination along a hiking trail.
Wayside Shrines with Different Architectural Forms
The Kögelebauerkreuz is an open-sided wayside shrine with a projecting gabled roof supported by wooden posts at the sides. Its niche contains a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and a small crucifix. The roof structure and furnishings are two distinct features of the same building: the roof shape and its supports define the structure, while the religious depictions fill the niche. The Kienbergerkreuz has a different architectural layout. Its plinth is made of natural stone; above it rises a rectangular niche body that widens towards the top and is crowned by a gabled roof. The comparison is therefore interesting not only for the shared feature of a gabled roof. At the Kögelebauerkreuz, the projecting roof and wooden supports are the main features of its design; at the Kienbergerkreuz, it is the widening niche body above the stone plinth. Those who take an interest in small sacred monuments can distinguish these two specific designs, rather than simply grouping both together as wayside shrines.
Mining History and the Sauerbrunnen Spring
Kliening’s mining history dates back to the 15th and 16th centuries. At the height of mining during this period, hundreds of mines and tunnels were operated in Kliening. This historical theme complements the sacred buildings: the wayside shrines represent religious forms and furnishings, while mining activities tell the story of how the area was used at the time. For planning your trip, these offer two different ways to explore local history—through architectural details or through mining.
The Q5 “Klieninger Sauerbrunnweg” spring hiking trail passes through the village of Kliening and leads to the Klieninger Sauerbrunnen spring. The trail thus connects the village with a clearly named spring destination. If you would like to make the spring the focus of your hike, the route offers a direct connection between Kliening and this natural feature. Before setting out, it is advisable to check the current trail conditions, as they can change.
Penitential Procession to the Fatima Church
A church announcement dated 13 August 2026 describes a penitential procession that starts at 5 p.m. at the Kunigund Church, passes over the Hermannsberg and ends at the Fatima Church in Kliening. The Rosary and Holy Mass follow there. Unlike the Q5, this event includes not only the route but also the religious services that follow. If you would like to include this church event in your travel plans, check the dates, route and service schedule again beforehand.
There are several different interests to choose from: the Q5 leads to the Sauerbrunnen spring, while the wayside shrines offer specific architectural details and the mining history broadens the historical perspective. The penitential procession, in turn, combines a described route with religious services. You can therefore choose what to focus on in Kliening: the spring, sacred architecture or local history.
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