At one point, the pilgrims would take three steps forward and two steps backwards, thus making five steps in order to advance one; another variation had the pilgrims repeatedly stop at the sound of a bell donated by Emperor Maximilian, falling to their knees before moving forward a few more steps.
At one point, the pilgrims would take three steps forward and two steps backward, totaling five steps; another variation had them stop at the sound of a bell donated by Emperor Maximilian, kneeling before moving forward more steps.