Pilgrim walks in Admont

7th Day Stage Benedict Path North Spital am Pyhrn - Admont, Length: 17.9 km, Walking time: approx. 7 hours

6th day stage Benediktweg North Summer variant Admont - Triebental Length: 25.0 km Walking time: 7.0 hours Hohentauern variant: Length: 21.0 km (via Sunktal approx. 20 km) Walking time: 6.0 hours

Variant 7. Daily stage Benediktweg North Spital am Pyrhn - Admont Length: 22 km Walking time: 5.5 hours

Variant 6: Day Stage Benediktweg North Variant Admont - Hohentauern Length: 25.2 km Hiking time: 8.5 hours

From the impressive Admont Abbey, it goes north over the Enns and initially romantically along the Esslingbach into Mühlau (with hydroelectric power plant). We ascend slightly on forest roads through woods to the Gstattmaier Alm and then a hiking trail up to the Pyhrgasgatterl (1308m, state border between Styria and Upper Austria) and to the Rohrauerhaus. On alpine and forest roads, we then descend on the other side to the Bosruck Hut and further through the wild romantic Doktor Vogelgesang Gorge. The last kilometers are along the paved road to Spital am Pyhrn with the former collegiate foundation with its baroque abbey church.

The section of the Benedikt's Route through Styria takes us from monastery to monastery - from Admont via Seckau to Carinthia. Scenic highlights are the national park Gesäuse and the crossing of the Niedere Tauern. Nature and culture alternate and small towns are also on the plan to complement the lush nature experiences.

The section of the Benedikt's Route through Styria takes us from monastery to monastery - from Admont via Seckau to Carinthia. Scenic highlights are the national park Gesäuse and the crossing of the Niedere Tauern. Nature and culture alternate and small towns are also on the plan to complement the lush nature experiences.

St. Hemma was born around 980 as Countess of Friesach-Zeltschach; charity and philanthropy made her well-known among the population. With her wealth, she also founded the Benedictine monasteries of Gurk and Admont. The latter houses the largest monastery library in the world - and is always worth a visit.

This variation of the Hemma pilgrimage route, leading from the Enns Valley to the Paltental, has been used for years by pilgrims who love to immerse themselves deeply in nature – provided they are in good physical condition.

Our first stage of the day takes us from the unique Admont Abbey along the salt trail to Zirnitz. We continue over the pass of the same name to Frauenberg and then towards Selzthal. From here, we continue our pilgrimage to the "Heiligen Bründl" and Strechau Castle. We end the tour in Lassing.