A visit to the Mariahilfberg pilgrimage church can be nicely combined with a picturesque circular hike around the Residenzberg.
Description
In Gutenstein, culture and nature come together. Visitors will find a fire brigade museum, the forest farmers' museum, and Hoyos Castle, as well as the parish church and numerous chapels. The Raimund memorial site and the Gutenstein Festival complete the cultural offerings. But Gutenstein is also surrounded by beautiful nature. On Mariahilfberg is the pilgrimage church with the Servite monastery. A visit to the church can be perfectly combined with hikes in the peaceful nature. First over the Stations of the Cross, past the Raimundsitz and a grotto, one arrives back at the church complex.
Starting point of the tour
Mariahilfberg parking lot
Destination point of the tour
Mariahilfberg parking lot
Route description Stations of the Cross at Mariahilfberg - Gutenstein
From the Mariahilfberg parking lot, we walk to the pilgrimage church. Passing the church on the left, we follow the path along the masonry Stations of the Cross to the 14th Station. To circle the Residenzberg, we turn left at the signposts on the return path, heading to the Raimundsitz, past the Seven Fathers Chapel and the Hermit's Grotto.
Directions
From Vienna or Graz take the A2 to the Wöllersdorf exit, continue on B21 towards Gutenstein.
or
A1 West Motorway, A23 Allander Motorway, Alland exit, Neuhaus, B22 to Pottenstein, then right over the Hals to Pernitz, continue to Gutenstein, turn left at the church onto Mariahilfberg.
Parking
Free parking at Mariahilfberg.
From Wr. Neustadt main station, take the regional train towards Gutenstein to the final stop. Then a 1-hour walk to Mariahilfberg. There is a bus stop directly at Mariahilfberg. Also observe the bus schedules from Wr. Neustadt to Gutenstein.
More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Author's tip
A visit to the pilgrimage church is highly recommended!
