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St. Lambrecht von oben
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Challenging, interesting circular route along numerous crossroads and chapels.

moderate

Distance 11.1 km

1:53 h

328 m

321 m

1,303 m

980 m

This running route involves climbing almost 400 meters in altitude, so a certain level of fitness and endurance is required. The route takes you along asphalt, gravel roads, and forest paths, which also requires sure-footedness.

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moderate

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moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

1,303 m

Lowest point

980 m

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The ideal time for this tour is from April to October. Information brochures are available at the various information offices.

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The route begins at Stiftstor, heading southeast into the “Au” and then climbing gently above the Schwarzenbach stream into the forest. From there, heading northeast, you cross the lift track to reach the highest point (1300 m) of the circuit, which is approximately 5 km away. The descent takes you along the Stationenweg to the Engelsbrunnen, where you keep to the right and descend via a beautiful forest path to Weißenbach. On the northern side of the valley, you return via Heiligenstadt to the starting point.

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With the BusBahnBim app from the interconnected line, timetable information is easier than ever before: all bus, train and tram connections in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the App Store.

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By car from Germany
From Munich via the A8 towards Salzburg. From Salzburg on the A10 Tauernautobahn to St. Michael im Lungau. On the B 96 to Tamsweg, then on the B 95 to Predlitz. The B 97 leads via Stadl/Mur to Murau. There at the roundabout towards St. Lambrecht to Murauer train station and further towards St. Lambrecht. You reach St. Lambrecht via Laßnitz near Murau. The monastery is located in the town center.

Arrival from Eastern Austria/Hungary
At the motorway junction in St. Michael near Leoben, take the S 36 towards Klagenfurt. Past Knittelfeld and Judenburg to Scheifling. In Scheifling continue towards Klagenfurt to Neumarkt, via Unzmarkt and Perchau am Sattel you reach Neumarkt. Turn right there towards Mariahof and St. Lambrecht. In Mariahof, after the railway crossing, turn left towards St. Lambrecht. The monastery is located in the center of St. Lambrecht.

Arrival from southern Austria/Italy
Via Klagenfurt on the S 37 past St. Veit/Glan, Treibach and Friesach. In Friesach continue towards Vienna, via Dürnstein and Wildbad to Neumarkt. After the town center of Neumarkt turn left towards Murau, in Mariahof turn left after the railway crossing towards St. Lambrecht. The monastery is located in the center of St. Lambrecht.

Public parking spaces are available at St. Lambrecht Abbey or along the Abbey Wall.

Coordinates

47.070740, 14.300100

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47°04'14.7"N 14°18'00.4"E

UTM

33T 446860 5213262

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

11.1 km

Duration

1:53 h

Ascent

328 m

Descent

321 m

Highest point

1,303 m

Lowest point

980 m

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