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Pilgerkreuz am Veitscher Ölberg

St. Barbara im Mürztal

With a height of 40.7 m, the pilgrim cross is the largest accessible wooden cross in the world!

The highest accessible wooden cross in the world is located in St. Barbara im Mürztal - Veitsch: the pilgrim cross. It is located at the crossroads of the most important European long-distance hiking trails and is a sign of peace and understanding between peoples. The accessible interior of the cross is divided into 7 thematically differently designed chambers. Ideally located along the Mariazellerweg 06 and perfectly suited for an energizing linger in our hectic times.

In the summer months the buffet at the pilgrim cross "Kreuzeck" is open, where drinks and food are served.

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The pilgrim cross is accessible year-round from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Entry € 3,- to go inside the cross (Attention: Only coin toss is possible!)

Contact

Sabine Baumann
Klein Veitsch Straße 9
8663 St. Barbara im Mürztal - Veitsch

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What the weather will be like St. Barbara im Mürztal (588m)

Today, 13.10.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
2°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
6°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 14.10.2026

The rain will end in the early afternoon, and the skies will break up afterwards.
Morning
foggy
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
foggy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

15.10.2026
slightly cloudy
6°C 16°C
16.10.2026
sunny
4°C 17°C
17.10.2026
sunny
4°C 16°C