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To Heiligenstein in the cold season

Starting place: 3334 Gaflenz
Destination: 3335 Weyer

Short description:

From Gaflenz to the pilgrimage church of St. Sebald on the Heiligenstein and further to Weyer.

Technique: ***
Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • October
  • November
  • December
Properties:
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available

Description:

From Gaflenz station, a scenic hiking trail leads over the Way of the Cross up to the pilgrimage site Heiligenstein, where there is an idyllically located church and a snack station. Afterwards, the route goes down a ridge to Weyer, from where you can comfortably return by train.

Directions:

From Gaflenz station, walk southwest along the tracks towards Weyer. After about 300 meters, you reach a level crossing. Here, you are already on the path to Heiligenstein and can see the little church from afar.


After crossing the tracks, go straight ahead along the small stream until, after about 150 meters, you reach a bridge on the right side that leads over to the settlement. Follow the street through the settlement, turn right at the first intersection, and pass a car repair shop. Then you arrive at a signpost marking the Way of the Cross to Heiligenstein (path E06/E07).


Continue along the street and shortly after, turn right at a farm. From here, the path goes steeply uphill along a forest road. The path is well marked and at the five Way of the Cross stations benches invite you to rest. At the top, follow the street to the right up to the church. Right next to it is the snack station (open on weekends and public holidays from May to October), inviting you to linger – a beautiful pilgrimage site with a magnificent view located in the middle of the forest.


From the church, the street continues along the ridge down to Weyer. Those who prefer to avoid asphalt can also take the hiking trail next to the street. At the end of the path, you enter the town of Weyer directly and can return by train to Gaflenz from there.

Tip:

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.


Today, the so-called sexton’s house houses a snack station. Guests are pampered on weekends and public holidays from May to October with regional specialties and homemade pastries.

Safety guidelines:

Adjust your routes according to the current weather reports and act accordingly to the seasonal dangers in the terrain.

Equipment:

Clothing:



  • Functional or ski underwear

  • Fleece jacket (for very cold temperatures)

  • Waterproof outdoor jacket or light winter jacket

  • Warm softshell trousers or hiking pants - for extreme cold: ski pants

  • Hat and gloves

  • Scarf or multifunctional cloth

  • Gaiters (in snow)

  • Warm hiking socks

  • Sturdy, winter-suitable footwear (waterproof, grippy sole)



Equipment:



  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Seat pad

  • Hiking poles or ski poles (with winter baskets), if needed

  • Light crampons or microspikes

  • Backpack (ideally with rain cover)

  • First aid kit

  • Headlamp

  • Thermos flask (e.g. with tea) and carbohydrate-rich snacks/food

Starting place: 3334 Gaflenz
Destination: 3335 Weyer

duration: 2h 45m
length: 8,7 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 311m
Altitude difference (downhill): 391m

Lowest point: 397m
Highest point: 773m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Other

Starting point: Gaflenz station
Destination: Weyer station

further information:
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

Public Transit

By train to Gaflenz


Parking

Gaflenz station

Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Early winter
  • Deep winter

Please get in touch for more information.

To Heiligenstein in the cold season
Alpenland Tourismus GmbH
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

Phone +43 7252 53229 - 0
E-Mail info@360alpenland.com
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/

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