7-Point Trail in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park - Mariazeller Land

The 7-Point Trail in the northeast of Styria connects the Niederalpl Pass in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park with the Mariazell Basilica via a beautiful hiking route. This extensive day hike follows the traditional Mariazell pilgrimage paths 405 and 406, leading hikers through the gentle alpine region between the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park and the Mariazeller Land, all the way to the Magna Mater Austriae.

For more information, you can explore the interactive video about the trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6WqeyvoI_4

From Niederalpl, the route follows a gentle up and down path across the extensive alpine meadows of Herrenboden until reaching Mooshuben. From there, we descend slightly into Halltal before tackling a short but steep ascent over Kreuzberg, which leads us to Mariazell.

Here are the 7 points along the trail:

Marterl at Plodererhof
Madonna at Herrenboden
Paulaquelle
Siebenbrunn
Pilgerkreuz, Mooshubenwirt
"Luckertes Kreuz"
Mariazell Basilica

This scenic route offers beautiful views and rich cultural history along the way, making it a fulfilling pilgrimage.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

17,7 km

Route

6:00 h

Time

550 hm

Uphill

930 hm

Downhill

1463 m

Highest point

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From Vienna, take the route via Mürzzuschlag and Neuberg an der Mürz to Mürzsteg. From there, continue on to Niederalpl.

From Graz, head through Kapfenberg and Turnau to Seeberg. Continue from there to Wegscheid, then turn right to reach Niederalpl.

We start at the Gasthof Plodererhof and briefly cross the ski slope of the small family ski area. Passing the Wetterinalm (open in summer), we soon reach Ochsenboden while heading east.

Our path then turns north, leading us to the beautifully located Herrenboden (staffed in summer, with a wonderful view of Hohe Veitsch). Passing the unique Madonna statue, we continue over the Naterriegel to the Pilgerkreuz at the start of Mooshuben. A rest stop at Mooshubenwirt is highly recommended before heading down into Halltal (state road).

From there, we turn left (west), taking the final steep section (up Kreuzberg) directly to Mariazell.

In addition to the waypoints, the Basilica in Mariazell is the highlight of the entire route. Other notable attractions include the Mariazell Heimatmuseum and, in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park, the Kaiserhof Glass Manufactory, the Nature Museum, the Woodcutter Museum in Mürzsteg, and the children's playground at Appelhof.

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Nature Park Taxi in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park
Tel.: +43 3857 20170
www.naturparktaxi.at

Parking is sufficiently available at Niederalpl, while parking in Mariazell is partly subject to fees.

Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland
Tel.: +43 3857 8321
www.muerzeroberland.at
Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 12:00

Tourism Association Hochsteiermark
Tel.: +43 3862 55020
www.steiermark.com/hochsteiermark

Mountain, Hiking, and Nature Park Guides
For information, contact the Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland at +43 3857 8321 or the Tourist Office in Mariazell.