Mary’s Way Stage Schwarzau im Gebirge - Mariazell

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 34,06 km
Duration: 10:30 h
Ascent: 946 m elevation gain
Descent: 666 m elevation gain

The last stage of the Marienweg runs from Schwarzau im Gebirge via the Preintal valley into Styria to Mariazell.

Starting point of the tour: Schwarzau im Gebirge
Tour destination: Mariazell

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 34,06 km
Duration: 10:30 h
Ascent: 946 m elevation gain
Descent: 666 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point603 m
Highest point1137 m

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

From Schwarzau, the trail leads towards Preintal. From here it goes over the Gscheidl into Styria. This section runs parallel to the Mariazellerweg in Burgenland and on the ascent to the Gscheidl you pass countless plaques from various pilgrim groups, which have been placed here as a reminder. The trail continues steadily downhill along the quiet Mürz towards Lahnsattel. The trail continues parallel to the main road to Terz. You walk through the Halltal valley until shortly before Mariazell, where a short ascent takes you up to the village. The last kilometer is dominated by the silhouette of the basilica, Austria's most important place of pilgrimage

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
Route description 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.
Parking Parking spaces are available at the nature park in Schwarzau im Gebirge.
Getting there 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.
Public transport 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
Editor’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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Current weather on site

4° to 10°

Today, 04.03.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,3 km/h

3° to 12°

Tomorrow, 05.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed1,5 km/h

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026