Overview
- Seventy-one four-horse wagons set off at 9:00 through Bad Tölz, received the blessing on the Kalvarienberg, and initial reports say the large procession with over 300 horses ended without accidents.
- City pastor Peter Demmelmair led the service at the Leonhardikapelle and emphasized gratitude and civic values in a widely noted sermon.
- A restored 1905 Zwickerhof wagon rejoined the procession after decades, with children accompanying the traditional tableau.
- Customs restricting horse riding to men remained in place, with local women involved in preparations expressing interest in future inclusion as riders or outriders.
- Prominent guests included Landtag President Ilse Aigner, actress Maria Furtwängler and Prince Stanislaus of Bavaria, while multi‑decade participants were honored, highlighting the event’s intergenerational continuity and its importance to farmers seeking protection for their animals from diseases such as bluetongue.