From Stiwoll to the pilgrimage site of St Pankrazen and back
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This hike is a pilgrimage for the body and the mind.
Along the West Styrian Way of St James you can enjoy a glorious view of the alpine pasture region around Koralpe and Gleinalm.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
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By car from Graz via Hitzendorf or St Oswald near Plankenwarth to Stiwoll.
From the church square in Stiwoll the route leads westwards along the state road in the direction of Gschnaidt / St Pankrazen to the Stiwollgraben. Here, you take the right fork after the bridge and follow the markings past the Spiers chapel into the idyllic pilgrimage place of St Pankrazen situated on a hillside ridge in the former municipality of Gschnaidt. As refreshment points the two pleasant inns provide great home cooking for the body, while the church of St Pancras provides peace of mind.
Follow trail no. 548 southwards to Wolf am Egg, move on along trail no. 542 and enjoy the breathtaking view until you reach the Moritzkreuz cross. Then turn left and march along trail no. 20 past the Lourdes grotto and back to Stiwoll.
The church dedicated to the Early Christian Roman martyr of St Pancras is a favourite destination for pilgrims. The excellent cuisine of the two village innkeepers has long been a tip for foodies, which is why we recommend you book a table, especially at weekends.
Hikers can easily arrive without a car by using bus, train, or GUSTMobil minivan services.
GUSTmobil minivan stop nearby: 1709
Rides can be booked a minimum of 60 minutes before desired departures by telephone (0123 500 44 11), or via Internet (www.ISTmobil.at), using the app. (business hours: Monday – Saturday: 6am – 12 midnight, Sundays & public holidays: 6am – 10pm)
There are plenty of parking options in the centre of Stiwoll.
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Blick auf Gschnaidt im Herbst | © Region Graz | Pater Martin - Stift Rein
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Pfarrkirche Stiwoll | © www.pfarre-stiwoll-sankt-pankrazen.at | keine Kenntnis
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Pfarrkirche Stiwoll | © www.pfarre-stiwoll-sankt-pankrazen.at | keine Kenntnis
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© Region Graz
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© Region Graz | Meike Brucher
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Höfbauerweg 542u548(c) Klothilde Spreitzer | © Region Graz | Meike Brucher
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Moritzkapelle Weg 542 (c) Klothilde Spreitzer | © Region Graz | Meike Brucher
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Plinegger Weg 542 u.548 (c) Klothilde Spreitzer | © Region Graz | Meike Brucher
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Spierskapelle Weg 563 (c) Klothilde Spreitzer | © Region Graz | Meike Brucher
What the weather will be like
Geistthal-Södingberg (391m)
Lots of rain, which will be mixed with snow in the first half of the day.
Sleet or rain will continue into the afternoon, then the clouds will break up slowly.
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