Highlight • Religious Site
St. Gerold Priory
Hiking
5.0
(47)
Cycling
5.0
(3)
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March 14, 2025
Hiking
Legend & History
The St. Gerold Provostship can look back on a rich and varied history spanning approximately 1,000 years. Over the …
•March 14, 2025
Hiking
...from 1484 tells that Emperor Otto I had particular trouble with one of his countrymen. It was the nobleman Adam. He was very wealthy and owned large landholdings in Feldkirch and Bludenz. But this wasn't the sole reason for disregarding his noble opponent. Otto was crowned king in Aachen on August 7, 936. Henry, his younger brother, rose up against him and wanted to challenge Otto's royal title. Adam was also involved in this conspiracy. He supported Henry and thus became the king's bitter adversary.
•July 28, 2022
Cycling
The Benedictine priory of Sankt Gerold was founded in 960 and is located in St. Gerold, in the Großer Walsertal in Vorarlberg. Until 1958 it served as …
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Best routes near St. Gerold Priory
5.0
(6)
30
hikers
20.6km
08:01
1,180m
1,180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(6)
30
hikers
20.6km
08:01
1,180m
1,180m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
12
hikers
12.3km
04:37
720m
720m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 840 m
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