Heiligenstein via Way of the Cross

Description:

The hike to Heiligenstein offers a magnificent panoramic view of Gaflenz and the summits of the Weyrer Bögen (Almkogel, Bodenwies ...), Gesäuse mountains, and the Haller Mauern, and also leads to a traditional pilgrimage site, the only Sebaldus church in Austria.

Hiking trail: E06

Directions:

Starting from the town center of Gaflenz, hiking trail E06 leads via the Way of the Cross to Heiligenstein, and some further trails are available for Heiligenstein, allowing various circular hikes.

Variants:

E07 from Gaflenz town center via Pfarralm

E08 from Lindau via the Oberwinkel farm

E09 from Weyer via the nature trail

Themed trail: At several stations in and around the church, visitors receive information about the history of the mountain sanctuary, its significance as a pilgrimage site, and the work of Saint Sebald.

In the so-called sexton’s house, there is now a snack station. Guests are treated on weekends and public holidays from May to October with local specialties and homemade pastries.

Tip:
Climate-friendly to the National Park region - Gaflenz train station: By train, you will reach the starting point for this hike in about 2 hours from Linz and about 2.5 hours from Vienna.