Heiligenstein via Pfarralm snowshoe hike

Description:

The hike on the Heiligenstein offers a magnificent panoramic view of Gaflenz and the peaks 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: E07

Directions:

Starting from the town center, hiking trail E07 leads via the Pfarralm to the Heiligenstein, and several other paths offer access to the Heiligenstein, making various circular hikes possible.

Variants:

E06 crossing or descent to Weyer (or vice versa) from Gaflenz via the Stations of the Cross (approx. 1.5 hours, 295 m elevation gain)

E08 from Lindau via the Oberwinkel farm (2 hours, 335 m elevation gain)

E09 from Weyer via the nature trail themed path: 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 sacristan's house is today the snack station. On weekends and public holidays from May to October, guests are treated with regional specialties and homemade pastries.

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