Sites with healing powers

MSome sites are said to possess healing powers. Mineral- or thermal springs or a special climate have been attracting people seeking recreation since the late 18th century to take part in lengthy treatments. Earth’s radiation or magnetic fields are also said to possess healing powers benefiting human health, but there is no scientific proof yet. Places of pilgrimage can be considered special sites possessing healing powers including a spiritual impact. Ever since the Middle Ages people from all over the world have been travelling to religious sites to seek enlightenment, many times undergoing great physical exertions while travelling.

Sites possessing healing powers are also sites where strength can be regained because every person who is willing and able to walk great distances of his or her own free will, will also free his or her mind. Believing in yourself means finding yourself.

The most famous sites possessing healing powers are: Santiago de Compostela, Rome or Jerusalem.

Sites possessing healing powers withing the Best of Hiking association: Way of St. James, Grisons