Special guided tour: The tunnel through the Ulrichsberg - Impression #1 Special guided tour: The tunnel through the Ulrichsberg - Impression #1

Sunday, 19 October 2025 - Saturday, 15 November 2025 Show all dates

Special guided tour: The tunnel through the Ulrichsberg

Gratwein-Straßengel

Discover medieval waterways in Styria in the Graz Region at Rein Abbey.

How was water supplied to a monastery in the Middle Ages? Find out for yourself on this unique special tour of Rein Abbey. Together you will follow historical paths along the old waterways - directly through the impressive nature of the Graz Region.

The starting point is the Mühlbachgraben. From there, the trail leads to the 110 metre long tunnel through the Ulrichsberg - a real masterpiece from the 12th century. The route then continues into the Kehrergraben, past quiet ponds and out to the old mill.

You will learn fascinating details about the life and work of the Cistercian monks. How they collected water, channelled it and used it to organise monastery life.

  • Historical insights into the water supply
  • Insights into centuries-old architecture
  • Experience nature and history up close

Please remember to wear good shoes - the path is uneven in places and leads through woods and tunnels. The guided tours take place on Saturday, 19 October 2025, and Saturday, 15 November 2025, both at 14:00. The meeting point is Rein Abbey in Styria.

Meeting point: 14:00 in front of the monastery shop
Ticket: available in the monastery shop, no registration required

An experience for history lovers, hiking enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover a new side to Styria.

Date and time

Sun., 19/10/2025
Sat., 15/11/2025
each Starts at: 14:00 O'clock (Duration: 90 Minutes)

Event location

Gratwein-Straßengel - Basilika Stift Rein

Organizer

Zisterzienser Stift Rein
Rein 1
8103 Gratwein-Straßengel

Venue

Basilika Stift Rein
Rein 1
8103 Judendorf-Straßengel

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