When does the Organ Pilgrimage begin?

The start is on 09/20/2026 at 12:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

The starting point is Marien Church Marienhagen in Duingen, Hauptstraße 31089 Duingen.

What is the admission fee?

Admission is free, donations are welcome.

How long is the route?

The hike covers about 9 kilometers through the Külftal.

Is there a possibility for individuals with limited mobility?

Yes, transport by car can be organized if needed for the routes between the churches.

Are drinks and breaks provided?

Yes, drinks will be available on-site during the breaks.

A Quiet Sound Path Through Külftal Connects Music, Church, and Landscape

Name: Organ Pilgrimage
Start: 2026-09-20T14:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-20T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Marienkirche Marienhagen

On the Sound Pilgrimage: Organ Pilgrimage between Marienhagen, Deinsen and Hoyershausen

On September 20, 2026, the Külftal will become a melodic route: During the Organ Pilgrimage, a roughly 9-kilometer hike combines with moderated thirty-minute concerts in decorated village churches. The focus is on the renovated Furtwängler organs in Marienhagen, Deinsen, and Hoyershausen, which, despite their similar age, differ significantly in sound.

An Afternoon Between Wind, Path, and Work Sound

This concert experience does not rely on a large hall but on the interchange of movement, space, and resonance. Those who undertake the journey experience music not as an isolated event but as part of a live atmosphere, where each church space unfolds its own acoustics. A backpack lunch is part of the experience, and drinks will be available during breaks.

Three Organs, Three Characters

The program idea thrives on contrast. All three instruments have been renovated in recent years and present the typical regional organ sound with new clarity. This is the strength of this format: The orchestration of the registers, the spatial effect of the churches, and the proximity to the instrument create the appeal. Here, you not only hear music, but you also hear construction history, restoration, and craftsmanship.

Hike with Musical Dramaturgy

The schedule follows its own dramaturgy: walk, listen, pause, move on. The route through the beautiful Külftal creates natural transitions between the stations. For visitors who cannot manage the paths between the churches, transport by car can be organized. A return transport to the starting point is also planned.

Practical, Approachable, and Well Organized

This format is aimed at adults and is suitable for any weather. Those seeking a concert day with spiritual music, nature, and movement will find an extraordinary concert experience here. The combination of hiking, organ music, and historical village church atmosphere makes this event a quiet highlight in the event calendar of the region.

At the end, there's a musical journey that sharpens not only the ears but also the perception of space and resonance. Anyone who wants to experience organ music outside of classic concert stages shouldn't miss this pilgrimage format.