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A hiking pilgrimage in Styria and Carinthia – Hemma Pilgrim Trail
7 days
5-10 h/day
192km
5,780m
5,800m
The hike starts at Admont Monastery in Styria and finishes in Gurk in Carinthia, where St. Hemma is buried in the cathedral crypt. The pilgrimage route is divided into seven stages, which you can also hike individually. When planning your trip, take into account that there are many sights along the way so give yourself plenty of time.
The first stop is Admont Monastery which is home to a wonderful library, considered to be the largest monastery library in the world. You then cross the beautiful Lower Tauern mountain range, hike over the Glattjoch peak, and arrive in Oberwölz, the smallest town in Styria. You can easily whittle away a few hours in the town’s historic centre which is encased by an impressive town wall. The Donnersbachwald forest, Auerlingsee lake, and many small streams en route will also tempt you to take a break, breath deeply, and immerse yourself in nature and silence. There are numerous pilgrimage sites and monasteries which invite you to reflect.
The individual stages in this Collection are up to 35 kilometres (21 miles) long so you should have a good level of stamina. You have to climb up to 1,200 metres (3,940 feet) in one day too.
You can easily travel to and from the route by train. After Admont, you can take the train via Liezen. Or, you can take the bus from Gurk to St. Veith/Glan and travel by train to Munich via Villach and Salzburg from there. You can always find accommodation in the small, historic villages en route.
Side note: a pilgrimage is a journey requiring movement, and often meditation. Hiking the Hemma Pilgrim Path, whether you walk one day or all seven, is the perfect way to rest your mind and slow down. When your thoughts are peaceful, you can connect to your deepest inner being. En route, you learn lots of interesting facts about the region’s culture and ecclesiastical history. So immerse yourself in a spiritual exploration of your inner world!
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Hemma Pilgrim Trail
186km
5,790m
5,760m
Last updated: November 13, 2024
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28.8km
08:08
640m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
34.9km
09:32
550m
380m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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32.2km
10:30
1,050m
1,180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
29.4km
10:03
1,270m
1,290m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
17.5km
05:38
830m
650m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
24.1km
07:12
710m
900m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
25.2km
07:32
730m
910m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
7
Distance
192 km
Duration
58:35 h
Elevation
5,780 m
5,800 m
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