When does the event take place?

The event starts on 20.06.2026 at 16:30.

How much is the admission?

Admission is free; donations are appreciated.

Where does the hike start?

The start is at the Kaiserblick ski lift in Sachrang.

Is there catering on site?

Yes, catering by the Kaiserblickstub’n begins at 18:00.

How long is the hike?

The route covers about 5.4 kilometers and takes about 2 hours.

Does the event take place in bad weather?

Yes, the walk starts in any weather. For the film programs, the Priental Hall is designated in case of bad weather.

Sachrang Becomes Stage for Werner Herzog's Memories and Landscape

Name: Werner Herzog in Sachrang: Hike and Reading from the Memoirs
Start: 2026-06-20T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-20T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Kaiserblick Stubn

In the Footsteps of Werner Herzog: Sachrang Becomes a Literary Memory Space

This special event connects landscape, memory, and literature into an impressive cultural experience. In the mountain climbers' village of Sachrang, a hike leads to the Werner Herzog locations, accompanied by a reading from his memoirs. This creates an encounter with the author that does not remain confined to a hall but inscribes itself into the topography of the place.

Literary Hiking Between Biography and Landscape

Werner Herzog is one of the most distinctive voices in German-speaking cultural life. His work has been moving between film, prose, and essay, between documentation and artistic condensation for decades. This is precisely why the format of this reading fits so well: The movement through Sachrang opens up a view of a life path that has always been characterized by boundary experiences, expansiveness, and radical perception.

A Place with Biographical Depth

Sachrang is not just a backdrop, but a biographical resonance space. Here, Herzog spent formative years of his childhood and early youth. The walk makes this connection sensibly tangible: paths, houses, landscape, and language intertwine to create a reading atmosphere that goes far beyond a usual book presentation.

Reading with Cultural Impact

The reading from the memoirs opens a direct access to Herzog's narrative language. His texts connect memory with reflection, personal experience with a view of art and the world. Anyone interested in literary events, author readings, and demanding contemporary literature will experience here a format that consistently brings content and place together.

Practical Information for Visitors

The walk begins at the Kaiserblick ski lift. The route covers about 5.4 kilometers and takes approximately two hours. Participation is at your own risk. The Kaiserblickstub’n will provide refreshments starting at 6 PM. Since the evenings in Sachrang can become cool and damp, warm clothing and a blanket are recommended. A rain poncho is also advisable if needed.

Conclusion: Literature, Landscape, and the Art of Living in Direct Experience

Werner Herzog in Sachrang means more than just a reading. It is an encounter with an author whose work explores the extremes of perception while remaining deeply rooted in German cultural history. Visitors can expect a dense, atmospheric event that does not explain literature but makes it experienceable. Anyone who wants to experience literature in the space should not miss this date.