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Benedictine Nuns' Monastery Steinerkirchen on the Traun
At the beginning was the idea of the chairman: The establishment of a pilgrimage route from Spital am Pyhrn to St. Paul in the Lavanttal on the occasion of „200 years of re-settlement of the Benedictine monastery of St. Paul“. The former (secular) collegiate monastery Spital am Pyhrn was the starting point of those Benedictine monks from St. Blasien in the Black Forest, who in 1809 resettled the abolished monastery of St. Paul in the Lavanttal and made it a spiritual and cultural center in the Carinthian-Slovenian border area.

The core piece of the Benedict pilgrimage route connects three federal states and three Benedictine centers – the monasteries of Admont, Seckau, and St. Paul. The very nature of the Benedict pilgrimage route shaped its motto: "From monastery to monastery". Already in 2011, the Benedict pilgrimage route was extended to Slovenia to the former Benedictine monastery of Gornji Grad.

Pilgrimage routes connect peoples, bringing together people of diverse origins and leading to the spiritual centers. Thus, the Benedict pilgrimage route is an important building block in the unification of Europe, entirely following the intention of St. Benedict, the patron saint of our continent.

The initiators are therefore carried by the vision of establishing a European pilgrimage route from Montecassino to Pluscarden in Scotland. 

Within the framework of an EU-LEADER project, since 2020, the Benedict pilgrimage route in Upper Austria, from Passau to Spital am Pyhrn and vice versa, as well as a pilgrimage cycling route variant, is being established (completion planned by May 2023). Along the Danube almost up to its source and further to St. Blasien, one can - thanks to the consent of the operators - often use already existing hiking trails and for cycling pilgrims also cycling paths.

In Slovenia, from Gornji Grad to Miren (Görz) to the Italian border, the Benedict pilgrimage route is largely marked and the stages and route descriptions can be found here on Outdooractive. In Italy, the Benedict route runs on various well-marked and well-known pilgrimage routes thanks to partnerships with the respective operators up to Montecassino.

Buon Cammino

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  • The pilgrimage route to Frauenstein
    The pilgrimage route to Frauenstein
    Photo: Reinhard Niederkrottenthaller, CC BY, Benedikt be-WEG-t
  • Wilhering Cistercian Abbey
    Photo: Reinhard Niederkrottenthaller, CC BY, Benedikt be-WEG-t
  • Benedictine Abbey Lambach
    Photo: Reinhard Niederkrottenthaller, CC BY, Benedikt be-WEG-t
  • Benedictine Nuns' Monastery Steinerkirchen on the Traun
    Photo: Johannes Maier, CC BY, Benedikt be-WEG-t

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Church · Pyhrn-Priel
Pfarrkirche Hinterstoder
Pyhrn-Priel
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Die Pfarrkirche wurde erst 1787 fertiggestellt und ist der "Kreuzerhöhung" geweiht. Die Kirche ziert ...

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Ruin · Murtal region
Burgruine Frauenburg
Murtal region
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Die Frauenburg wurde vom adeligen Landrichter, Minnesänger und Dichter Ulrich von Lichtenstein ...

from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
Wels region
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Die Kirche wurde 888 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt, wurde wiederholt umgebaut und ist neben der Herz ...

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Castle · Wels region
Wasserschloss Bernau
Wels region
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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 24.7 km
Duration 8:50 h
Ascent 1,394 m
Descent 212 m

This variant starting from Arnoldstein leads via Thörl Maglern and Coccau directly across the Austrian-Italian border, connecting both countries ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 92.1 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 521 m
Descent 641 m

On this cycling pilgrimage stage, we visit a total of four different monasteries. We cycle leisurely through the wide and flat Alpine foothills of ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 103.6 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,239 m
Descent 1,513 m

The cycling pilgrimage stage initially leads through the beautiful landscape of the Pyhrn-Priel region and along the upper Steyr, then changes ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 92.2 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 621 m
Descent 537 m

The Benedictine bike pilgrimage stage leads from the picturesque Monastery Wilhering on the Danube southwards along the Traun and continues to the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.7 km
Duration 9:05 h
Ascent 812 m
Descent 464 m

Along the Klauser Lake, the route initially goes to St. Pankraz. From St. Pankraz, one follows the Steyr river upstream and passes the Stromboding ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 26.7 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 221 m
Descent 190 m

Another wonderful stage through the Scottish Highlands, again upstream in the Spey valley with typical forest and meadow landscapes and on romantic ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 26.7 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 160 m
Descent 188 m

The stage runs northwards along the main route of the Benedikt Pilgrimage Path in Upper Austria and then turns in Thurnharting towards Traun onto ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
Pilgrim Trail · East Dunbartonshire
N135 Benedict Pilgrim Way: Kirkintilloch - Falkirk
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.9 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 44 m
Descent 61 m

Along the water-level "Forth & Clyde Canal" it goes through the urban area northeast of Glasgow. We see the famous "Falkirk Wheel", which connects ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 272 m
Descent 223 m

A picturesque, short stage leading over many natural paths and gravel roads in the "Loch Lomond & The Trossachs" National Park. Starting point ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 219 m
Descent 203 m

The stage leads from historic Killin through the Dochart Valley to Lochearnhead on the west shore of Loch Earn and along the riverbed to Strathyre.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 48 m

This short and flat stage first takes us from the tourist town of Callander past one of Scotland’s oldest Roman walls. On the riverside path we ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 23.8 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 1,540 m
Descent 1,415 m

It is the queen stage between Mariazell and St. Lambrecht: steep climb, open mountains and great views with the mountain church Maria Schnee.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 495 m
Descent 535 m

Loch Tay and the view of it remain with us at the beginning of the stage. Then it goes uphill into the Scottish Highlands, past a reservoir and ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.9 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 533 m
Descent 493 m

This stage takes us from Killin with some charming natural spectacles and historic places into the Highlands of Scotland. In the second part, we ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 24.3 km
Duration 7:30 h
Ascent 1,040 m
Descent 1,039 m

This stage leads along magnificent hiking trails and through forests, over small mountain passes to Vordernberg and then further down into the wide ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 28 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 67 m
Descent 51 m

Along the water-level "Forth & Clyde Canal" it goes through the urban area northeast of Glasgow. At first, we see the famous "Falkirk Wheel", which ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 26.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 177 m
Descent 196 m

This splendid stage leads us through the varied landscape of the Highlands. We see lakes, delightful villages, picturesque ruins, and spectacular ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 69 m
Descent 91 m

At our junction, this stage leads from the arrival point of southern Scotland and England to the Scottish capital. You can also use the first part ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.1 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 83 m
Descent 63 m

With this stage we connect our hub and junction East Calder or the Edinburgh airport with the Benedict pilgrimage route leading to southern ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 98 m
Descent 90 m

This again completely flat and this time short stage leads us along the "Union Canal" with its impressive buildings over 200 years old and finally ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 104 m

This completely flat stage takes us from the historically significant Scottish town of Linlithgow along leisurely paths and along the "Union Canal" ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 35.8 km
Duration 10:00 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 75 m

From the center of the Scottish capital, the long stage runs along the flat towpath of the "Union Canal" to the equally historically significant ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.2 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 23 m
Descent 150 m

The stage from the Dalwhinnie plateau first leads us along the Truim down to the center of Scotland and then onto the wide Spey plain at Kingussie.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 27.7 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 325 m
Descent 187 m

From the touristically well-developed, picturesque town of Pitlochry, which offers many traditional Scottish events, this stage leads us along the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.2 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 470 m
Descent 443 m

The 2nd stage leads us through the broad valley of the Spey and into the northern part of the Cairngorms National Park. We reach the historic and ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 322 m
Descent 308 m

This wonderful stage leads from a tourist resort to the picturesque town of Pitlochry. Along the way, we enjoy the forest meadows of the River Tay ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 34.7 km
Duration 11:00 h
Ascent 406 m
Descent 271 m

With this first stage, we start at the northernmost Benedictine monastery in Europe, which is Pluscarden in northern Scotland. Here begins the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 35.1 km
Duration 11:00 h
Ascent 293 m
Descent 428 m

The final stage to the northernmost Benedictine monastery requires all your strength once again. There are repeated ascents over about 35km and the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 25.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 595 m
Descent 536 m

We follow the "Rob Roy Way", which leads over the hills to Aberfeldy and then from Acharn along the shore of Loch Tay. A wonderful section in ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 26.3 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 115 m
Descent 259 m

With this stage, we leave the almost lonely but beautiful mountain landscape and first enter smaller towns, then the picturesque Victorian tourist ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 29 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 152 m
Descent 153 m

With this stage, we leave the urban area between Edinburgh and Glasgow and enter the rural-idyllic tourist regions of Scotland. The landscape ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 24.9 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 91 m
Descent 175 m

The wonderful stage starts halfway along Loch Tay and leads with views of the lake to the village of Kenmore with many sights. The second part then ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 216 m
Descent 111 m

As the shortest connection on public paths, we go here along the national cycle and footpath 7. The scenic impressions of the Highlands mountains ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 111 m
Descent 216 m

As the shortest connection on public paths, we walk here along the national cycle and footpath 7. The scenic impressions of the Highlands mountains ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 22.1 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 142 m
Descent 15 m

This stage really leads into the higher elevations of the Scottish Highlands and follows here - as a shorter connection towards Glasgow - ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 308 m
Descent 322 m

A wonderful stage, from one tourist town to another along an old hiking trail, first over a hill with a splendid view and then in the river Tay's ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 27.2 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 465 m
Descent 472 m

A varied stage starting from the historic district town of Grantown-on-Spey and through the valley landscape and the northernmost part of the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 30 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 46 m

This stage takes us through the city of Vienna and to its cultural and spiritual highlights.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 29 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 153 m
Descent 137 m

From the touristically and rurally influenced Drymen, we approach urban areas with this stage. The stage follows beautiful hiking and cycling paths ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 233 m
Descent 206 m

Many gentle forest paths, mostly with gravel, lead us over the gently hilly landscape of the Scottish lowlands. We walk on the "Rob Roy Way" in the ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 49 m

This stage takes us across the Danube to the picturesque Augustinian Canons' Monastery of Klosterneuburg. There, we enjoy the view of Vienna.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 203 m
Descent 219 m

On this stage, we see several typical lakes and, of course, the mountain landscape of the Highlands. With a detour, we can visit the grave of Rob ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 47 m
Descent 100 m

This peaceful stage takes us to and along Loch Lubnaig, another typical glacial lake in Scotland. At the end, the town of Callander awaits us, all ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 210 m
Descent 259 m

Also a peaceful stage further in the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park, once again past a lake. This time it also goes lightly over a mountain.

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 207 m
Descent 233 m

With this stage we begin our route on the "Rob Roy Way" into the Highlands. Now it is still peaceful over gravel paths and much forest in the "Loch ...

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from Johannes Maier,   Benedikt be-WEG-t

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