Mary’s Way Stage Schwarzau im Gebirge - Mariazell

Pilgrimage route from Schwarzau im Gebirge to Mariazell

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Elevation profile

34,06 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 34,06 km
  • Ascent: 946 egm
  • Descent: 666 egm
  • Duration: 10:30 h
  • Lowest point: 603 m
  • Highest point:1.137 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops

Details for: Mary’s Way Stage Schwarzau im Gebirge - Mariazell

Brief description

The last stage of the Mary’s Way runs from Schwarzau im Gebirge through the Preintal into Styria to Mariazell.

Description

From Schwarzau the path leads towards Preintal. From here, it continues via the Gscheidl into Styria. This section runs parallel to the Burgenland Mariazell Way, and on the ascent to the Gscheidl you pass countless boards from different pilgrim groups, placed here as a remembrance. Along the quiet Mürz river it goes steadily downhill toward Lahnsattel. The path continues parallel to the federal road to Terz. Through the Halltal valley you walk flat until shortly before Mariazell, where there is a short ascent into the town. The last kilometer is marked by the silhouette of the basilica, the most important pilgrimage site in Austria.

Starting point of the tour

Schwarzau im Gebirge

Destination point of the tour

Mariazell

Route description Mary’s Way Stage Schwarzau im Gebirge - Mariazell

We start in Schwarzau im Gebirge and go through the Preintal. We follow the red-white marking of the Burgenland Mariazell Way, which runs parallel to this stage. Passing the Lahnwald and the mountains Gippel and Göller, we arrive at the Lahnsattel at the border to Styria. From here, the path runs along the B21 through Terz and Halltal to Mariazell.

Directions

From Vienna take the A2 South Motorway. Take exit 38-Wöllersdorf. Drive on the B21 towards Wöllersdorf/Wr.Neustadt-Nord. Keep right at the fork and continue on Gutensteiner Str./B21. Turn left onto Klostertal. Continue on Vois and Klostertal. Turn right onto Höllental Str./B27 and follow it to Schwarzau im Gebirge.

From Graz drive on the S6 Semmering Expressway. Take exit Gloggnitz. Continue on Höllental Str./B27. Turn left to stay on Höllental Str./B27. Continue on B27. At the roundabout take the second exit (Hauptstraße/B27). Follow B27 to Schwarzau im Gebirge.

Parking

Parking spaces are available at the nature park in Schwarzau im Gebirge.

From Wiener Neustadt station, trains run regularly to Payerbach-Reichenau station. Then continue by bus to Schwarzau im Gebirge.

More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

 

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always set out accordingly equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK022 ; WK012

Author's tip

Don't forget to take the Vienna Alps Viewer in a handy pocket format with you on the route!

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