Christkindl Pilgrimage Path - In the footsteps of Ferdinand Sertl

Starting place: 4400 Steyr

Destination: 4400 Steyr

Circular route

Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

roadblock: OÖ Mariazellerweg - Christkindl - Bereich KIGA

since 10.06.2025

Short description:

Beautiful and easy circular hike following the footsteps of Ferdinand Sertl, whose healing led to the establishment of the pilgrimage site Christkindl. The circular route goes from Christkindl via Garsten to Steyr and back to the pilgrimage site.

Quality of experience: **

Recommended season:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Properties:

Loop
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value

Description:

The marked pilgrimage path is passable all year round. The circular route is dedicated to Ferdinand Sertl, who suffered from severe epilepsy for years. In the hope of overcoming his disease, Sertl placed a small wax Jesus child in 1695 into the hollow of a spruce tree that stood on the building site of the later pilgrimage church. From then on, he came there every Sunday and performed his devotion and prayers before this "Christkindl." Sertl was healed of his disease, the healing became known, and soon pilgrims came with their concerns to the "Christkindl in the tree" or "To the Christkindl under the sky." In 1697, a small chapel was built around the tree, and the current pilgrimage church was started in 1708.

The high altar shows the original spruce trunk with the wax Jesus child.

Directions:

First, the path leads from Christkindl to Garsten (walking time approx. 1 hour), where Anselm Angerer was abbot of the then Benedictine monastery, a great supporter of the pilgrimage to Christkindl and generous builder of the church.

Then it goes along the Enns to Steyr to the parish church (walking time approx. 50 min). Here Ferdinand Sertl was choirmaster and caretaker of the city fire station at the top of the tower.

Then it goes back to Christkindl (walking time approx. 30 min). It is the path that Ferdinand Sertl once took to pray alone before the wax Christkindl for healing from epilepsy.

Tip:

Baroque pilgrimage church Christkindl

Post office Christkindl (end of November - end of December)

Safety guidelines:

The pilgrimage path is marked with white-green signs and is passable all year round

Tour and route information

Starting place: 4400 Steyr

Destination: 4400 Steyr

duration: 2h 19m

length: 8,7 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 71m

Altitude difference (downhill): 71m

Lowest point: 288m

Highest point: 359m

difficulty: easy

condition: easy

panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Other

Starting point: Steyr/Pilgrimage Church Christkindl

Destination: Steyr/Pilgrimage Church Christkindl

further information:

Circular route
Board possible

Along the trail

Café and event catering Museum Working World

Relaxation from everyday life!

Emerald green water, sunshine, a green forest of leaves and the twittering of birds are the unique ambience of Café MAW.The café at the Museum Arbeitswelt offers real relaxation from everyday life. On the Museumsplatz, the guest garden on the ‘Riviera’ of the Steyr River invites guests to linger, as does the modern glass bar with sun terrace on the first floor of the museum. Coffee, pastries, ice cream, Mediterranean antipasti and small dishes fulfil the culinary wishes of the guests.

the Ufer

Have breakfast inside or outside, discuss, work, enjoy, discuss, relax. We offer a fine selection of food and drinks, as well as seasonal dishes. And you can also get the best start to the day with coffee or juice to take away. Please book your table by e-mail or telephone at the latest the day before.

Quiet zone
Concentrate on your work or enjoy the peace and quiet - in the sound-optimised quiet zone you can do both in the best possible room climate.

Meeting
Meetings in a pleasant atmosphere with state-of-the-art technology, your own WLAN, b/w laser printer and the best catering - you take care of the content, we take care of the rest. Bookable online or on site, we offer two meeting rooms for four (€9/h), eight (€18/h) or a combination for 12 people (€27/h). Book now

Room 1 for four people
Room 2 for eight people, with 65″ 4K display and Apple TV

HARRY’S SKYBAR

Welcome to harry's SKYBAR above the rooftops of Steyr!

Unwind and enjoy the unique view from the large open terrace! In addition to freshly tapped beers and exquisite local wines, a special highlight is the gin tour. A specially selected gin from each city in which a harry's home hotel is located awaits you for tasting. The harry's SKYBAR's varied offer is rounded off with a combination of bar food, such as the delicious paninis.A generous breakfast buffet is also available daily in the relaxed indoor area, which can be enjoyed either on the sunny roof terrace or in the cosy harry's living room. True to its own living room, harry's SKYBAR is self-service. Come by and experience the relaxed atmosphere and cosy ambience for yourself!

Hotel & Restaurant Minichmayr

Enjoyment at the confluence! The panorama restaurants with unique views of the Steyr old town ensemble and the confluence, the cosy hand-carved ‘Flößerstube’ and the sunny guest garden provide an appealing setting for your event (company celebration, conference, wedding, candlelight dinner and much more).

Enjoy seasonal, international specialities or delicacies with fresh products from the region from the award-winning cuisine at the Minichmayr.The ‘panorama restaurants’ with a unique view of the Steyr old town ensemble and the confluence as well as our ‘Flößerstube’, the most beautiful farmhouse parlour in Upper Austria, hand-carved from 100-year-old wood, provide an appealing setting for: Company celebrations Business lunches Banquets Conferences Lunch stopsCultural trips Incentives WeddingsGourmet evenings Candlelight dinners Wine tastings Let us spoil you with all-round culinary delights: Our offer ranges from the cosy ‘Herrgotts-Winkel’ in the Flößerstube,to ‘theme evenings’ in the panorama restaurantto unforgettable wedding and company celebrationsin our business and event hall.Our restaurants and function rooms are fully air-conditioned.

Hotel Restaurant Christkindlwirt

Family-run modern restaurant, air-conditioned.

Your satisfaction and your smile are our most important goals... that's why we take time for you and spoil you with lovingly prepared dishes and regional specialities from the kitchen and cellar.Get in the mood for a wonderful time in the new Restaurant & Hotel Christkindlwirt, in the middle of a green oasis, with a marvellous view of the romantic town of Steyr and look forward to a unique treat for your eyes, palate and all your senses.

COFFEE FORGE

Modern café with bakery and patisserie in the heart of the romantic town of Steyr, right next to the town fountain.

A new place for coffee lovers in SteyrThe Kaffeeschmiede, a modern coffee shop for connoisseurs, opened on Steyr's town square in mid-June. It serves not only coffee specialities, but also a carefully selected exclusive breakfast menu and pastries from the traditional Hohlrieder confectionery in Ternberg. ‘We wanted to bring a breath of fresh air into our classic confectionery trade and combine it with new approaches and more unusual creations,’ says managing director and coffee lover Matthias Hohlrieder. ‘It was also important to us to offer a pleasant ambience and introduce our customers to the world of coffee. ‘Matthias has been involved with coffee for over 10 years now. He has already taken part in the Austrian coffee brewing championships. During this competition, he worked closely with the newly crowned world roasting champion Felix Teiretzbacher. The world of ‘speciality coffee’ and traditional confectionery craftsmanship are perfectly combined in the Kaffeeschmiede. The speciality coffee on offer comes from roasting world champion Felix Teiretzbacher from St. Pölten, who sources the coffee beans directly from the coffee farmers and roasts them in Austria, and Matthias Hohlrieder also attaches great importance to natural ingredients that are sourced as locally as possible for the rest of the range. ‘For example, we have ice cream from Buburuza and source many of the foods for our breakfast creations directly from local producers.’

Country Hotel Mader

A family business for three generations!

Our restaurant is located in the centre of the historic old town.Tasteful furnishings in a centuries-old building and gastronomy promise well-being and a good atmosphere.

Brunch in the cosy tavern parlour, taste wine in the in-house vinotheque or enjoy cocktails in the modern Maders Bar.

Orangery in the castle park

Wherever we may welcome you. Whether in the Orangery restaurant in the castle park, in the parlour or in the vault - we look forward to serving you. The entire restaurant area is at ground level and therefore barrier-free.

The Orangery, in the centre of the castle park, offers the ideal setting for the best things in life: Relaxation with good food and drink, a small coffee break, a celebration, ... simply for everything that appeals to the senses.Nestled in the historic town centre of Steyr, the Orangery building wonderfully reflects the development of the town of Steyr - deeply rooted in the past, but always open to new ideas. From the outside, the Orangerie impresses with its stylish façade and well-proportioned architecture.Inside, the modern furnishings, colour scheme and lighting create an atmosphere that invites you to linger and relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The overall picture of the Orangery is perfectly rounded off by the castle park.

Schloss Lamberg

Von der ursprünglichen Festung ist heute noch der mächtige Burgfried erhalten. Im 11. Jh. erreichte die Burg ihre Bedeutung als Residenz der Otakare. 1727 wurde die gesamte Anlage bei einem katastrophalen Stadtbrand in Steyr zerstört und von den Grafen Lamberg als repräsentatives Barockschloss wieder errichtet.

Heute beheimatet das Schloss Lamberg das Standesamt der Stadt Steyr in der ehemaligen Schlosskapelle, eine Eventlocation für Hochzeiten und Feiern, die Bundespolizeidirektion, sowie Mietwohnungen.
Der Schlosshof ist ganzjährig öffentlich zugänglich und in den Sommermonaten freitags Schauplatz für die Steyrer Schlosskonzerte.
Im Juli und August wird der Schlossgraben jährlich zur open air Bühne für das Musikfestival Steyr.
In der Schlossgalerie Steyr finden regelmäßig Ausstellungen statt, an den Adventwochenenden bietet der Schloss.Lamberg.Advent gehobenes Kunsthandwerk.

Die Lamberg'sche Schlossbibliothek sowie auch die Prunkräume können gegen Voranmeldung mit Guide besichtigt werden.

Steyr City Museum

Steyr town museum in Innerberger Stadel.

The Steyr City Museum in the Innerberger Stadel is one of the most modern city museums in Austria. The successful concept of the Upper Austrian Provincial Exhibition 2021 will be continued as a permanent exhibition with necessary adaptations to improve the exhibition experience.The history of the bourgeoisie and the importance of the iron trade for the city of Steyr are thematic focal points that visitors can experience and learn about via exhibits, video and audio stations. There are hands-on stations with games and exciting questions for young people.Public guided tours take place regularly. You are welcome to book a guided tour for your group via vermittlung@stadtmuseum-steyr.at or by calling 07252 / 575 1354 or 1356.

The museum is barrier-free (elevator). There are texts in easy language and videos in sign language.