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Pilgrim Trail recommended route Pilgrim Trail  · Graz region

Pope Francis Way

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  • The start - Basilica in Mariatrost
    The start - Basilica in Mariatrost
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    Pilgrimage route from Mariatrost to Weiz
    moderate
    Distance 25.6 km
    7:05 h
    503 m
    436 m
    568 m
    420 m

    Author’s recommendation

    If you would like to try pilgrim walking once, then this is the perfect beginner's pilgrimage route!
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Lowest point
    420 m
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    Safety information

    The entire route is easy to follow and newly signposted, mainly along paved and gravel roads.

    Tips and suggestions

    For more hiking descriptions, see the Rother Hiking Guide East Styria.

    Places to eat:

    Mariatrost: Kirchenwirt Pfeifer, Tel. +43 316 3911 120, www.kirchenwirtgraz.com.

    Along the route: Sternwirt Stüberl, Tel. +43 316 394313; Genusstreffpunkt Höfer, Tel. +43 3132 2629, www.genusstreffpunkt.at; Cafe am Platz, Tel. +43 3132 40425; Gasthaus Winter, Tel. +43 3132 21081, www.gasthaus-winter.at.

    Weiz: Plotzhirsch in the Old Town Hall, Tel. +43 3172 46660, www.plotzhirsch.at; Bürgerkeller, Tel. +43 3172 30247, www.buergerkeller.at; Gasthof Der Ederer, Tel. +43 3172 2349, www.ederer.at.

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Train/bus to Graz; then bus or tram to Mariatrost.

    Directions

    Directions: From Vienna take the A2 to the Gleisdorf West exit, then follow the B65 towards Graz via Brodingberg and Kainbach near Graz to Graz-Mariatrost. On the A9 take the Gratkorn South exit, then follow the B67 and B67a towards Graz until the city park; continue on the B72 to Mariatrost.

    Parking

    Basilica Mariatrost, 473 m, Parking: P+R Maria Trost, Tannhofweg, 8010 Graz (paid on weekdays, free on Sat/Sun); or in Weiz at the train station.

    Coordinates

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    47.107048, 15.491098
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    47°06'25.4"N 15°29'28.0"E
    UTM
    33T 537261 5217177
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    Equipment

    Light hiking equipment required. Hiking boots, as the paths in the forest can be slippery at times.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    25.6 km
    Duration
    7:05 h
    Ascent
    503 m
    Descent
    436 m
    Highest point
    568 m
    Lowest point
    420 m
    Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Dog-friendly

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