Leonhardi Ride with Horse Blessing: Faith and Community in Breitbrunn
Date and Time
Location
About this Event
Mood
Venue Type
Leonhardi Ride in Breitbrunn: Lived Faith with Horse and Rider
When festively decorated horses, splendid carriages, and groups of riders parade through Breitbrunn at Lake Chiemsee, an age-old connection of faith, rural customs, and village community comes to life. The Leonhardi Ride with horse blessing invites you on October 25, 2026, to a special faith experience in the open air.
Tradition in Honor of Saint Leonhard
Saint Leonhard is revered in the Bavarian Alps as the patron saint of agricultural animals, horses, and livestock. During the traditional ride, prayer, intercession, and religious community connect with the visible appreciation for both humans and animals. The horse blessing forms the spiritual center of the festivities.
Festive Carriages, Rider Groups, and Musical Accompaniment
The assembly begins at the municipal yard near the fire station on Möslweg. From there, the ride goes along Eggstätter Straße and Gstadter Straße to the end of the village. After the blessing, the procession returns to the starting point. Numerous festive carriages and rider groups characterize the colorful image of the Leonhardi Ride. The Chieminger Brass Band takes care of the musical design and accompanies the procession with festive sounds.
Spiritual Atmosphere and Lived Community
Between hoofbeats, brass music, and quiet moments of devotion, a special religious experience emerges. Visitors experience the liturgical tradition of the horse blessing, meet engaged associations, and feel the sense of community of a vibrant village. The Leonhardi Ride is open to believers, horse lovers, families, and all interested parties.
Festive Conclusion with Music and Regional Catering
Afterwards, the horse breeders of Breitbrunn invite you to a festive conclusion. Music, snacks, coffee, and homemade cakes create space for encounters and exchange. Thus, the festivity connects religious reflection with Bavarian hospitality and a heartfelt togetherness.
The Leonhardi Ride in Breitbrunn awaits its guests with lived spirituality, festive tradition, and an impressive horse blessing. Experience this special day live and become part of a religious community that responsibly carries on tradition.
