Stage 11 B Mariazell Route Mürzsteg - Mariazell
Accessible by public transportCharacteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
medium
Route
21,9 km
Time
7:00 h
Uphill
805 hm
Downhill
739 hm
Highest point
1399 m
The final ascent to the destination: The last 24 km lead via the Buchalpenkreuz, the final major climb of the Mariazeller Way, directly to Mariazell – marking the culmination of an impressive pilgrimage journey.
Welcome to Mariazell, the largest pilgrimage destination in Central Europe – shaped by a turbulent history: fires, plague, wars, and the famine year of 1816 all left their mark. Key milestones include the opening of the Mariazellerbahn in 1907 and the cable car to the Bürgeralpe in 1928.
Today’s basilica dates back to a Gothic church from the 14th century and was expanded in Baroque style in the 17th century. The striking central tower houses the largest bell in Steiermark (1950, 5,702 kg). Since 1907, the church has held the status of a Basilica minor and was most recently comprehensively renovated between 1992 and 2007.
Today’s basilica dates back to a Gothic church from the 14th century and was expanded in Baroque style in the 17th century. The striking central tower houses the largest bell in Steiermark (1950, 5,702 kg). Since 1907, the church has held the status of a Basilica minor and was most recently comprehensively renovated between 1992 and 2007.
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Detailed information on how to get to Mürzsteg can be found here.
From the village of Mürzsteg, the trail first follows the road for a short distance before turning off into the Buchalpengraben. The first kilometres offer a gentle walk along the Dobreinbach before the path becomes steeper, climbing through forest terrain. Via a hiking trail, we reach the Buchalpenkreuz. Across meadows and pleasant paths, the route then continues steadily downhill via the Falbersbachalm to Schöneben, where we join Variant A of the Mariazell Trail.
Part of the route runs along the road via the Mooshuben – home to the legendary Mooshubenwirt, a popular stop for Mariazell pilgrims. Crossing the Kreuzberg, we finally reach our destination: Mariazell.
For centuries, Mariazell has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Central Europe. The basilica dominates the townscape and continues to attract pilgrims to this day.
Part of the route runs along the road via the Mooshuben – home to the legendary Mooshubenwirt, a popular stop for Mariazell pilgrims. Crossing the Kreuzberg, we finally reach our destination: Mariazell.
For centuries, Mariazell has been one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Central Europe. The basilica dominates the townscape and continues to attract pilgrims to this day.
Cycling Pilgrimage in the Hochsteiermark
Cycling pilgrimage combines cycling, experiencing nature, and inner reflection. Across four routes leading to Mariazell, the focus is not on speed, but on mindful travel — with time for breaks, encounters, and personal thoughts. The combination of movement, landscape, and spiritual places makes a cycling pilgrimage to Mariazell a truly special journey: being on the move while, at the same time, arriving within oneself.
Cycling pilgrimage combines cycling, experiencing nature, and inner reflection. Across four routes leading to Mariazell, the focus is not on speed, but on mindful travel — with time for breaks, encounters, and personal thoughts. The combination of movement, landscape, and spiritual places makes a cycling pilgrimage to Mariazell a truly special journey: being on the move while, at the same time, arriving within oneself.
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TVB Hochsteiermark, Tel. +43 3862 55020
www.hochsteiermark.at
Steiermark Tourismus, Tel. +43 316 4003
www.steiermark.com
www.steiermark.com/mariazell-pilgrimage-route
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Innenansicht Basilika | © TV Hochsteiermark
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Basilika Mariazell | © TV Hochsteiermark
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What the weather will be like Mariazell (860m)
Today, 19.06.2026
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.Morning
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
20%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Night
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
25%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Tomorrow, 20.06.2026
Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.Morning
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
55%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Night
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
70%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
21.06.2026
15°C
29°C
22.06.2026
15°C
28°C
23.06.2026
14°C
27°C
