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Way of the Cross - Hike Thannhausen

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 5,4 km
Time 1:35 h
Uphill 155 hm
Downhill 155 hm
Highest point 636 m
This hike is perfect for a short break in nature or for a leisurely walk with the whole family.

This hike starts at the Thannhausen municipal office and leads up to Calvary via the Way of the Cross. It then continues along a forest path and back again via a great forest path. This short circular walk is perfect for winding down after a long day at work or simply a quick tour while the sun is still shining in the late afternoon. With its not too steep climbs, it is suitable for the whole family. You can also take a little more time to take a closer look at the Way of the Cross and Calvary and enjoy a spiritual hike.

Best season

More information

The district capital of Weiz is located in eastern Styria and is very easy to reach via the A2 from Vienna (approx. 2 hrs) and from Graz (approx. 30 min).
  • Arrival from Vienna and Graz: On the A2 from Vienna, take motorway exit 161 / Gleisdorf West in the direction of B54 / B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorfer Bundesstraße until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the roundabout take the second exit to the B64 / Rechberg-Bundesstraße. After about 15 km you will reach the district capital Weiz.
  • Arriving from Graz via the main road: take Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai and Wickenburggasse to Jahngasse / B67a. Follow the B72 to Weiz and take the exit towards Weiz -West.

From Weiz, then follow the road in the direction of Thannhausen. There you will find the municipal office Thannhausen on the left side.

Route planner


Thannhausen, municipal office (free of charge)

  • We start our tour at the Thannhausen municipal office. First we follow the road towards the castle wall and then turn right at the first crossroads.
  • There we can already see the first sign of the Thannhausen Way of the Cross. Keep to the right at the road junction and then turn left at the next opportunity to turn onto a gravel path.
  • Pass a large grey house on the left and enter the forest. We follow the cross path until we come to a road. There we keep to the path that goes along the Way of the Cross.
  • Soon we arrive at Calvary. We turn right onto the road and follow it until a forest appears on our right.
  • We go slightly up into the forest on the right and follow the path. Soon we reach a clearing and follow the path. When we reach the next road junction, we keep to the right and walk along the road for a while.
  • Soon we reach a section of forest again and turn sharp right here. We follow this path until we come out next to the Way of the Cross again.
  • We go back down the Way of the Cross and take the same path back to the municipal office.

Important telephone numbers:

  • Euronotruf: 112
  • Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data)
  • Rescue: 144
  • Fire department: 122
  • Police 133

The trail can be walked without any major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family.

 Tips for even more hiking pleasure: Rules of conduct when hiking

It is based on interpretations of hiking maps and personal experiences of hikers and mountain sports enthusiasts.

All descriptions are not to be regarded as official hiking guides, the TV Region Weiz assumes no liability for the descriptions, route planning and tours and it is therefore expressly recommended to use additional official map material from quality manufacturers, the Alpine Club, Friends of Nature and other mountain sports institutions for individual route planning.

Please remember that hiking, walking, climbing and mountaineering are outdoor sports that are influenced by the varying individual physical condition, the personal state of mind on the day, the weather and the seasonal ground conditions and many other general conditions and therefore careful route planning tailored to the respective situation is necessary for preparation.

We wish you an accident-free and eventful tour.

  • Backpack with water bottle/thermos flask and provisionsMountain / hiking boots
  • Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle" on cool days: long hiking pants, gloves do not forget: Headgear, sunglassesrain protection, seat pad
  • Hiking stickscell
  • phone
  • First aid kit
  • Route description, detailed plan of the hike/hiking map/GPS device
  • Before the start of the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack the appropriate food and drink

Take some time and go on a spiritual journey in Thannhausen.

Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Office Weiz
Main square 18
8160 Weiz
Tel: +43 3172 2319 660
www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com

Get information at the tourist office about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips.

You can also order information material from the comfort of your own home on our website.

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What the weather will be like Thannhausen (482m)

Today, 21.09.2026

Some clouds in the morning, lateron much sunshine and hardly any clouds
Morning
slightly cloudy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 22.09.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
sunny
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

23.09.2026
very sunny
6°C 19°C
24.09.2026
sunny
6°C 19°C
25.09.2026
sunny
9°C 18°C
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