The stages of the Via Sacra
The Via Sacra can be walked in 4 to 6 day’s stages.
The pilgrimage trail is a moderately demanding hike offering many sights of art historical or folkloristic significance. The ideal completion time of the pilgrimage hike from Brunn am Gebirge to Mariazell is five day’s stages. However, the route can also be walked in ambitious four days or leisurely in six day’s stages—depending on your individual needs and fitness.
The stages
The Via Sacra in 5 stages (recommended route):
- Stage 1: Brunn am Gebirge - Heiligenkreuz
- Stage 2: Heiligenkreuz - Altenmarkt - Kaumberg
- Stage 3: Kaumberg - Lilienfeld
- Stage 4: Lilienfeld - Annaberg
- Stage 5: Annaberg - Mariazell
The Via Sacra in 4 stages:
- Stage 1: Brunn am Gebirge - Holzschlag
- Stage 2: Holzschlag - Hainfeld
- Stage 3: Hainfeld - Traisen - Türnitz
- Stage 4: Türnitz - Mariazell