- Brief description
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"In the footsteps of pilgrims and pilgrims" you hike on asphalt, field and forest paths from Vorau to Wenigzell - a great tour in the Joglland - Waldheimat region.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Route
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Vorau0.2 kmGreilberg1.1 kmHofstätten3.0 kmVornholz5.1 kmLafnitzegg12.4 kmWenigzell15.4 kmGasthaus Kristoferitsch15.5 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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On this path, one learns interesting information about Barbara Sicharter, the founder of the order of St. Mary's Hospital Vorau. On the information boards along the way at the rest stops, selected Bible passages are designated, which invite you to reflect, linger and enjoy.The starting point of this trail is also well worth seeing: the Augustinian canons' monastery in Vorau is the only canons' monastery still active in Styria. Vorau Abbey delights visitors especially with its unique library and sacristy. This is also where the trail starts, also the first marking of the Barbara Sicharter Trail: yellow panels with inscription can be found here.Once you arrive in Wenigzell, there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. Widely known, for example, are the giant buns from the Buchtelbar.Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
- Directions
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We start at the Augustinian canons' monastery in Vorau
We hike leisurely along hiking trail no. 919 to the Joglland bauernladen farm shop.
Afterwards we follow the signs of the Barbara-Sicharter-Weg for about 300 meters.
From there we continue walking on this path in a westerly direction until we come to the next information point "I am the salt of the earth".
After about 15 minutes of walking we come to a municipal road, which we follow to the right.
Then we cross the brook "Lafnitz" and reach the next station at Lafnitzegg after a short ascent
In 45 minutes we reach Wenigzell - Highest point
- 899 m
- Endpoint
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Stift Vorau
- Height profile
- Equipment
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Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle".
Rain and sun protectionWalking sticks as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink.
- Safety instructions
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European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at )
Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and lighting fires are strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person is allowed to pick 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.
- Tips
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For a spiritual walk along the Barbara Sicharter Way, Sister Johanna of St. Mary's Hospital will be happy to assist you!
- Additional information
- Parking
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Parking lot at Vorau Abbey
- Author
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The tour Barbara Sicharter Way is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Hochsteiermark
4082
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Joglland - Waldheimat
1513
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Wenigzell
291