Mora

Mora is a dispersed settlement in the east of San Martino in Passiria, the Passirio river represents the border

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The small village of Mora is situated at the foot of the Alpi Sarentine in Val Passiria Valley, on the eastern hillside.
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A Via Crucis leads from the valley to the small pilgrimage chapel of Mora.
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The small pilgrimage chapel was built in 1848.
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The pilgrims’ target is the picture of the Virgin Mary of Mörrer Hias, which seems to give comfort to those who suffer from serious disease.
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Ancient barn with utensils and tools at Mora.
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Apple blossom at Mora. There are both a theme path and a high route passing by.
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The term mora comes from the German word “Mure”, which means landslide. There used to be plenty of landslides in this area.
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Mora, situated at 751 m asl, has got some 50 inhabitants and makes part of the municipality of San Leonardo in Passiria. Mora also represents the border of the municipal territory, as in the east San Martino in Passiria begins. The mountain village of Mora has no real centre, but mainly consists in scattered farms at Monte Mora.

If you are seeking relaxation and calm in the heart of nature, this is the right place for you. A vast network of trails stretches across the landscape and takes you to romantic places that are ideal for sitting back and relaxing. What you also don’t have to miss is a visit to the pilgrimage chapel, boasting Baroque sculptures and a votive painting of the painting school of Val Passiria. A contemplative trail leads you the way to the chapel.

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