Mariazeller Gründerweg - Stage 7

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 4,6 km

Time 1:50 h

Uphill 175 hm

Downhill 59 hm

Highest point 865 m

The shortest and final stage to the Magna Mater Austriae.

The Mariazell Founders' Trail runs from St. Lambrecht via Oberzeiring, Seckau, Mautern, Aflenz and Gußwerk to Mariazell. The pilgrimage route comprises impressive stages of almost 200 kilometres.
The 7th stage leads from Gußwerk over the Sigmundsberg to Mariazell and, thanks to its short distance and low level of difficulty, makes you forget the challenges of the last few days.

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You can find detailed information about travelling here.
Parking facilities in the centre of Gußwerk.

The last short stage of the trail leads from Gußwerk partly over the old railway line along the Salza to the Sigmundsberg. Here there is a chapel dedicated to St Sigismund with a wonderful view of Mariazell.

Passing the JUFA, you reach Rasing. Here, the Gründerweg trail leads past the legendary ‘Ursprungsfelsen’ rock, which plays an important role in the legend surrounding the founding of Mariazell: This rock is said to have suddenly blocked the path of the monk Magnus on his way from St. Lambrecht to the Mariazell area. After praying to the Virgin Mary, the rock split and Magnus was able to continue on his way. Today you can actually see a piece of rock here that appears to have been split in two.

Continue to the main road to Mariazell, where you keep to the right and walk up the avenue to the basilica.

Packing your rucksack properly makes many things easier: pack heavy items first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All items that are needed frequently, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, should be on top. Emergency equipment including blister plasters should be in every rucksack and it is always advisable to dress according to the ‘onion system’!

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Tip for reporting an emergency - answer the following questions: What has happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the scene of the accident?

There are interesting historical buildings, sights and pilgrimage sites along the stage (including the chapel on Sigmundsberg, the original rock in the Rasing and, of course, the basilica at the destination of Mariazell).

ÖBB www.oebb.at oder Verbundlinie Steiermark www.busbahnbim.at

Alternatively, it is possible to walk the individual stages separately. In this case, however, the return journey to the starting point must be organised.