What forest sacred sites are included?

Forest sacred sites are places where this site type carries religious, ritual, cultural, or pilgrimage significance. This guide lists 5 in the current Pilgrim Map atlas.

Where are these forest sites located?

Major country clusters include Thailand, France.

Which traditions are represented?

Traditions represented here include Celtic and Prehistoric, Lanna Theravada Buddhism, Thai Forest Tradition within Theravada Buddhism, Thai Theravada forest Buddhism.

Can I view forest sacred sites on a map?

Yes. Compare the country and tradition clusters, switch to map view for geography, then use site pages for practical context and related places.

All site types

Site type guide

Forest

Forest sites reveal how different traditions shape sacred space through architecture, landscape, ritual, and memory.

5 forest sacred sites. Use the country and tradition filters to narrow in.

Atlas summary

Forest sacred sites overview

Forest sacred sites span countries, traditions, pilgrimage routes, and sacred landscapes represented in the Pilgrim Map atlas.

Use this guide to compare major country clusters, represented traditions, UNESCO-tagged places, and the map distribution before opening individual site pages.

Forest sacred sites overview
Coverage	5 forest sacred sites across the current atlas.
Major countries	Thailand3 France2
Traditions	Celtic and Prehistoric2 Lanna Theravada Buddhism1 Thai Forest Tradition within Theravada Buddhism1 Thai Theravada forest Buddhism1

By country

Thailand3 France2

By tradition

Celtic and Prehistoric2 Lanna Theravada Buddhism1 Thai Forest Tradition within Theravada Buddhism1 Thai Theravada forest Buddhism1

All sites

Showing 1-5 of 5 sites in this site-type guide

Celtic and Prehistoric

Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Guingamp

Guingamp, Côtes-d'Armor, France

For nearly a millennium, pilgrims have journeyed to Guingamp seeking the intercession of Notre-Dame de Bon-Secours, Our Lady of Good Help....

Celtic and Prehistoric

Foret de Huelgoat (Huelgoat High Forest)

Huelgoat, Finistère, France

In the heart of Brittany, a forest of moss-covered boulders and hidden caves has drawn seekers for millennia....

Thai Forest Tradition within Theravada Buddhism

Wat Pa Phu Kon

Na Yung, Udon Thani, Thailand

According to the temple and government tourism directory, Wat Pa Phu Kon is a living forest monastery in Na Yung, not merely the hall containing its famous white-marble...

Lanna Theravada Buddhism

Wat Pha Lat

Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wat Pha Lat is a living forest monastery on Doi Suthep's slope above Chiang Mai....

Thai Theravada forest Buddhism

Wat Tham Suea, Krabi

Mueang Krabi, Krabi, Thailand

Wat Tham Suea in Krabi is a living Buddhist monastery embedded in limestone caves and forest, with a demanding stair route to a summit Buddha and viewpoint....

Key questions

Forest sacred-site questions

What forest sacred sites are included?: Forest sacred sites are places where this site type carries religious, ritual, cultural, or pilgrimage significance. This guide lists 5 in the current Pilgrim Map atlas.
Where are these forest sites located?: Major country clusters include Thailand, France.
Which traditions are represented?: Traditions represented here include Celtic and Prehistoric, Lanna Theravada Buddhism, Thai Forest Tradition within Theravada Buddhism, Thai Theravada forest Buddhism.
Can I view forest sacred sites on a map?: Yes. Compare the country and tradition clusters, switch to map view for geography, then use site pages for practical context and related places.