17-Herb Path Circular Route
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The 17-Herb Path is an easy three-hour circular hike with 10 stations, accessible in all weather and offering great enjoyment for groups and families. It is also a small part of the official pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Ferienhotel GlocknerhofGasthof zur Schmiede
Safety information
Good footwear required.Tips and suggestions
Hotel Glocknerhof - HikingRoadbook
The starting point of the circular hike is the town center of Berg im Drautal. From here, the route follows the Panorama Trail past the Glocknerhof to Greifenburg and from there along the Gnoppnitzbach and over the Drau loop at the valley floor as well as the St. Athanasius Church via the Saurasten and the Berger Wildbach back to the town center. The path offers the following sensory stations:
- Mühlbach – Breathing exercise
- Erni Nass Bench – Herb exercise
- Alpine View – Grass stepping
- Amberg – Brain exercise
- Greifenburg Toll House – Sightseeing
- Hautzendorfer Forest – Touch exercise
- Berger Moos – Cloud riding
- St. Athanasius – Meditation
- Brunner Mill – Arm bath
- Moor Bath – Water stepping
pilgrimage church St. Athanas
Gasthof zur Schmiede
Kneipp-Becken
Public transport
The starting point is about 25 minutes from Berg im Drautal train station.Directions
Via B100 to Berg im Drautal – town centerParking
Municipal Office Berg im DrautalCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Available in the brochure: Sensopark Berg im Drautal
and compass hiking map Gailtal Alps / Carnic Alps / Upper Drau Valley
available from: info@bergimdrautal.at or +43 4712 532-18
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Also suitable for families with children.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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