pilgrims' path, Pöllau

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,3 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 340 hm

Downhill 10 hm

Highest point 749 m

Pilgrimage also possible in the Nature Park Pöllau Valley: from the Pöllau parish church past the Kalvarienberg church on to the Pöllauberg pilgrimage church.

We can also combine our pilgrimage with a cultural tour - more information under Cultural Tourism: Sacred Art and Organ Walking

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Pöllau, castle park
Pöllau, Castle Park

P&R at the Pöllau bypass

This trail is also the pilgrims' path and part of the Hirschbirn hiking trail from the Pöllau parish church to the Pöllauberg pilgrimage church.
We start at the Pöllau parish church and hike via Schmiedgasse to the roundabout, where we also meet hiking trail no. 942 north of the Raiffeisenbank in the direction of Pöllauberg.
We follow these hiking trails to the pilgrimage church of Pöllauberg.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family. Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at)

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

The Pöllau parish church and the Pöllauberg pilgrimage church are open all year round during the day - so devotions are also welcome.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transport we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

HF5943 Pöllau Schlosszwinger

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Nature Park Pöllau Valley office

Castle 1

8225 Pöllau

Phone: +43 3335 4210

www.naturpark-poellauertal.at

www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Kompass Map, Hiking Map Nature Park Pöllauer Valley 1:30,000

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Tourism region Eastern StyriaNature Park Pöllauer Valley officeSchloss 1, 8225 PöllauTel: +43 3335 4210 www.naturpark-poellauertal.atwww.oststeiermark.com

Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 tours, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti paperback, ISBN-10, 376334577 available in bookshops