Upper Austria Mariazell route: A: Classic Upper Austria Mariazell route via Steyr and Waidhofen an der Ybbs - 8 daily stages

Pilgrimage route from Pöstlingberg/Linz to Mariazell

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Elevation profile

157,37 km length

Tour dates

Difficulty: Medium
Route: 157,37 km
Ascent: 4.192 egm
Descent: 3.841 egm
Duration: 56:00 h
Lowest point: 254 m
Highest point:1.286 m

Features

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

Details for: Upper Austria Mariazell route: A: Classic Upper Austria Mariazell route via Steyr and Waidhofen an der Ybbs - 8 daily stages

Brief description

Pilgrims can complete the original route via Steyr and Maria Neustift in eight stages. From Waidhofen, the classic Mariazell route meets again the route coming from Seitenstetten and Sonntagberg. In total, 157 kilometers are covered on this route in eight daily stages. The longest daily stretch is 30 kilometers.

Description

The pilgrimage route of the classic Mariazell path leads us in eight daily stages from Linz/Pöstlingberg to Mariazell. Via St. Florian, Steyr, Maria Neustift, Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Maria Seesal, Lackenhof and Mitterbach we reach Mariazell.

Anyone who wants to pilgrim from Pöstlingberg to the "Magna Mater Austriae" in Mariazell should prepare well and plan the route exactly. After all, over 170 kilometers must be covered and very alpine terrain is partly traversed. The highest point is the Ötscher, whose summit does not have to be climbed directly, but the Riffelsattel with an altitude of 1,283 meters also poses a physical challenge.

Starting point of the tour

Pöstlingberg/Linz

Destination point of the tour

Mariazell

Route description Upper Austria Mariazell route: A: Classic Upper Austria Mariazell route via Steyr and Waidhofen an der Ybbs - 8 daily stages

Stage 1: Linz/Pöstlingberg - St. Florian (11.3 mi)

Stage 2: St. Florian - Steyr (18.6 mi)

Stage 3: Steyr - Maria Neustift (17.3 mi)

Stage 4: Maria Neustift - Waidhofen an der Ybbs (11.2 mi)

Stage 5: Waidhofen an der Ybbs - Maria Seesal (10 mi)

Stage 6: Maria Seesal - Lackenhof (16.2 mi)

Stage 7: Lackenhof - Mitterbach (11.2 mi)

Stage 8: Mitterbach - Mariazell (4 mi)

Directions

Arrival from Salzburg and Vienna: West Motorway A1, exit Linz/Center
Arrival from Prague, Freistadt: Mühlkreis Motorway A7, exit Linz/Hafenstraße
Arrival from Regensburg, Passau: Innkreis Motorway A8 to A1, exit Linz/Center or toll-free along the Danube on the B 127.

Parking

You can park the car below the Pöstlingberg Church, or, if you want to arrive by Pöstlingbergbahn, near the main square.

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

Equipment

The backpack should really only contain the bare essentials on a pilgrimage route! GPS devices or mobile phones with internet access are useful for orientation.

Safety information

In April and May, residual snow must still be expected. Walking through the alpine landscapes requires a certain familiarity with nature and potential dangers, especially regarding weather and orientation. In case of thunderstorms, one must remember in time to find shelter and protection. The maps and guides suggested in the appendix should definitely be used. A mobile phone (with a charger for recharging in accommodations) should also definitely be taken on the pilgrimage. Based on the lengths and elevation profiles, the routes of the pilgrimage can be individually composed. It is important to consider beforehand how many kilometers can be managed per day, and the stages must be planned in advance. Please also check the availability of accommodations by phone in advance! Here you can also use the local tourist offices (consider 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.