Bike Pilgrimage from Semmering via Neuberg an der Mürz to Mariazell

The route begins at the Semmering Parish Church (1,021 m) and initially follows the Semmering Cycle Route (R46) downhill through Steinhaus and Spital am Semmering to Mürzzuschlag (670 m). After passing through the town centre and crossing the River Mürz, the route joins the Mürztal Cycle Route (R5).

From here, the trail follows the river upstream along a former railway line via Kapellen to Neuberg an der Mürz (730 m). A short detour to Neuberg Minster is well worth the effort. The route then continues comfortably on dedicated cycle paths alongside the main road to Mürzsteg (782 m).

From Mürzsteg onwards, the route continues on the local road without a separate cycle path towards Frein. Shortly before reaching the village, a scenic detour around a tunnel via Totes Weib follows a particularly beautiful stretch along the River Mürz.

In Frein an der Mürz (864 m), the route leaves the asphalt road and follows a mountain bike trail towards Dürrieglalm. The gravel road climbs steadily to the unstaffed Höhenreithalm, the highest point of the route at 1,169 metres. From there, the route descends on gravel roads via Schöneben (1,099 m) to the cycle junction at Gußwerk/Mooshuben.

Turn right here and climb once more to the rest area at the Mooshuben Pilgrims' Cross (939 m). The route then follows quiet asphalt roads through Mooshuben before descending into the Unteres Halltal  (792 m). Following the River Salza, the trail initially continues gently downstream before tackling the final ascent in long, sweeping switchbacks to Mariazell and Kreuzberg.

The final kilometres are an easy ride through Mariazell (868 m), where the bike pilgrimage concludes in front of the Basilica of Mariazell.