Upper Austria Mariazell Path: C: Route via Sonntagberg and St. Leonhard im Wald - 7 daily stages

Pilgrimage route from Pöstlingberg/Linz to Mariazell

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Elevation profile

147,02 km length

Tour dates

Difficulty: Medium
Route: 147,02 km
Ascent: 3.554 egm
Descent: 3.252 egm
Duration: 51:00 h
Lowest point: 253 m
Highest point:1.286 m

Features

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

Details for: Upper Austria Mariazell Path: C: Route via Sonntagberg and St. Leonhard im Wald - 7 daily stages

Brief description

This route proposal leads over the most beautiful pilgrimage destinations of the Mostviertel – Seitenstetten Abbey, Sonntagberg, and St. Leonhard im Wald – to Ybbsitz and further on the original route to Mariazell, which you reach after seven stages and 156 kilometers. The longest daily distance is 31.9 kilometers.

Description

On the first stage of this variant C route, we make a pilgrimage from the Pöstlingberg in Linz to St. Florian. From here, we do not continue along the classic route of the Mariazellerweg, but branch off in the direction of the town of Haag, from where we continue to the Sonntagberg. Via St. Leonhard im Wald we reach the forging center Ybbsitz and here we meet the original course of the Mariazellerweg again, which we follow via Maria Seesal, Lunz am See, Lackenhof and Mitterbach to Mariazell.

If you want to make a pilgrimage from Pöstlingberg to the "Magna Mater Austriae" in Mariazell, you should prepare well and plan the tour precisely. After all, there are over 170 kilometers to cover and some of the terrain is alpine. The highest point is the Ötscher, whose summit does not have to be climbed directly, but the Riffelsattel at an altitude of 1,283 meters is also a physical challenge.

Starting point of the tour

Pöstlingberg/Linz

Destination point of the tour

Mariazell

Route description Upper Austria Mariazell Path: C: Route via Sonntagberg and St. Leonhard im Wald - 7 daily stages

Stage 1: Linz/Pöstlingberg - St. Florian (18.2 km)

Stage 2: St. Florian - Haag (26 km)

Stage 3: Haag - Sonntagberg (28.2 km)

Stage 4: Sonntagberg - Ybbsitz (18.5 km)

Stage 5: Ybbsitz - Lackenhof (31.9 km)

Stage 6: Lackenhof - Mitterbach (18 km)

Stage 7: Mitterbach - Mariazell (6.5 km)

Directions

Arrival from Salzburg and Vienna: Westautobahn A1, exit Linz/center
Arrival from Prague, Freistadt: Mühlkreisautobahn A7, exit Linz/Hafenstraße
Arrival from Regensburg, Passau: Innkreisautobahn A8 to A1, exit Linz/center or toll-free along the Danube on B 127.

Parking

You can park your car below the Pöstlingberg church, or, if you want to arrive by the Pöstlingberg railway, near the main square.

You can reach Linz by train or bus, then from the main square take the Pöstlingberg railway up to Pöstlingberg.

Equipment

The backpack should really only contain the absolute necessities on a pilgrimage route! GPS devices or mobile phones with internet access are very helpful for orientation.

Safety information

In April and May, one must still expect snow remnants. Walking through the alpine landscapes requires some familiarity with nature and potential hazards, especially regarding weather and orientation. In case of thunderstorms, one must remember in time to find shelter and protection. The attached recommended maps and guides should definitely be used. Also, a mobile phone (with charger for recharging at the accommodations) should definitely be taken on the pilgrimage. Based on the lengths and altitude profiles, the pilgrimage routes can be very individually put together. It is important to consider beforehand how many kilometers can be achieved per day and the stages must be planned in advance. Please also clarify the availability of accommodations by phone in advance! Local tourist offices can also be consulted here (observe opening hours!).

This pilgrimage was put together in seven stages. The final stage was shortened so that the morning mass in Mariazell can be attended.