Stage N10 Benedict pilgrimage path Upper Austria - Klaus/Pyhrnbahn to Schlierbach Monastery

culturally interesting
Multi-day tour

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4564 Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn

Destination: 4553 Schlierbach

duration: 7h 15m

length: 23,3 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 862m

Altitude difference (downhill): 844m

Lowest point: 410m

Highest point: 864m

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Other

Short description:
The Benedict Path connects the provinces of Upper Austria, Styria and Carinthia as well as the Benedictine centers of Admont, Seckau and Sankt Paul im Lavanttal.

Recommended season:

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Multi-stage route
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value

Description:
The pilgrimage from Vorderstoder to Schlierbach impressively shows the contrasts that the region on the edge of the Alps has to offer. It is characterized by rugged, impressive mountain ranges, crossed by the crystal-clear Steyr River and ends in gentle landscapes with far-reaching views. The stage first leads from the Klauser reservoir downstream of the Steyr river to the prominent pilgrimage site Frauenstein. We cross the Steyr at the impressive natural spectacle of the Steyr breakthrough. Later we pass past Altpernstein Castle to Schlierbach Monastery. We hike mainly on natural paths and gravel roads. The second part of the hike leads along ridges of hills through a beautiful landscape with a lot of views. The stage destination, the Cistercian monastery Schlierbach is known far beyond the country for its art treasures, glass art and organic cheese dairy.From the mighty Schlierbach Monastery, the pilgrimage trail leads over the chain of hills northeast of Kirchdorf an der Krems. This part is also the so-called Prelates' Way, passes Altpernstein Castle and descends to the Steyr River. There we experience the natural spectacle of the Steyr breakthrough and the power station built in Art Nouveau style. The pilgrimage site Frauenstein with its church can be seen from afar. The pilgrimage trail then leads upstream on the left bank of the Steyr to Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn. Forests, meadows, small villages, hamlets and scattered settlements alternate. Again and again one finds the view over the hills and the valley floor of the upper Kremstal.

Safety guidelines:
Due to different map models, there may be deviations in the representation of the route.The original routes can be found on the website of the Benedikt-bewegt group.

Stage N10 Klaus Phyrnbahn - Schlierbach Monastery