Pilgrimage Church Maria Freienstein
St. Peter Freienstein
Due to its exposed location, Maria Freienstein is probably one of the most interesting pilgrimage sites in Styria. Precisely because the pilgrimage site is located on the mightier rock on the eastern side of the valley, Maria Freienstein can be called a spiritual gateway to the "Iron Road".
This special place is located 70 m above the Vordernberg valley, which has been characterized by ore mining, iron extraction and iron processing for many centuries. The steep climb to the place of grace and the castle complex surrounding it changes the individual. As you get away from everyday life step by step, you get closer and closer to yourself and to God.
A unique castle complex, in its center the church built on rock, invites you to experience silence and to let your soul dangle in the midst of a magnificent landscape.
Enliven the sanctuary on the rock and feel how in the silent contemplation one's own life house stands on good ground.
Neugestaltung und Sanierung der Kirche
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From Easter to the end of October, Einsiedler teams are available every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to welcome hikers and pilgrims in the pilgrimage church of Maria Freienstein.
The pilgrimage church is open during these times for silent prayer and visits.
Additionally, the teams look forward to a visit to the hermitage and invite you to enjoy drinks and culinary delights.
Guided Tours
Are available at any time by arrangement for groups of 10 or more.
Devotion - Pilgrim's Mass
Devotions by groups or masses with their own priest can be arranged and celebrated at any time. If a priest is desired on-site for a pilgrim's mass, we kindly ask for timely scheduling coordination.
Guided Tours
Are available at any time by arrangement for groups of 10 or more.
Devotion - Pilgrim's Mass
Devotions by groups or masses with their own priest can be arranged and celebrated at any time. If a priest is desired on-site for a pilgrim's mass, we kindly ask for timely scheduling coordination.
Variant 1: A shorter but steeper path leads from the parking lot to the pilgrimage church in about 15 minutes.
Variant 2: From the Freiensteiner Kreuz in the Gmeingrube, a forest path leads up steeply for a short distance and takes about 30 minutes to reach the pilgrimage church.
Parking options: At the foot of the Freienstein, there is a car parking lot. Buses can park at the parish church or the Rüsthaus.
Contact
Wallfahrtskirche Maria sieben Schmerzen auf Freienstein
Freiensteinweg 7
8792 St. Peter-Freienstein
Freiensteinweg 7
8792 St. Peter-Freienstein
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What the weather will be like St. Peter-Freienstein (604m)
Today, 13.09.2026
Mostly cloudy through the day with a chance of occasional sunny spells.Morning
10°C
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5%
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0 km/h
Noon
21°C
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25%
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5 km/h
Night
16°C
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35%
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5 km/h
Tomorrow, 14.09.2026
Unsettled weather throughout the day with showers now and then.Morning
13°C
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85%
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5 km/h
Noon
19°C
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80%
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5 km/h
Night
15°C
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70%
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5 km/h
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15.09.2026
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17.09.2026
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