Augustine Way, Vorau
The hike leads, starting from the market Vorau, to the local mountain of Vorau, the Masenberg. There you will be offered a magnificent view over the East Styrian hill country.
The route length of about 10 km and the difference in altitude of about 600 meters are not noticeable, as you mainly concentrate on the magnificent view of the Joglland - Waldheimat region. The tour starts in Vorau, which is widely known for the Augustinian Canons' Monastery, which has existed for over 850 years. The building itself alone is impressive and always worth a visit. The guided tours offered also invite you into the history of this canonical monastery.
The underworld around Vorau Abbey is also particularly interesting: the underground passages "Sub Terra Vorau" can also be explored on guided tours.
The monastery is also a reason why numerous pilgrimage paths start in Vorau or lead there. For this reason there is also a uniform signposting, this consists of yellow-red boards with the inscription Augustinusweg and pilgrim logo. The first sign is located at Vorau Abbey.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
9,7 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
660 hm
Uphill
100 hm
Downhill
1260 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
Vorau is located in the East Styrian hill country at an altitude of between 470 and 1248 meters.
By car:
From Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach - Vorau
From Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau
Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
By car:
From Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach - Vorau
From Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau
Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
- We start behind the Vorau Abbey
- From there we hike over the Brühl, along the Weitwanderweg 07, to the Atmann Höhe
- Now we come to the Erzherzog Johann Höhe
- We go on to the Masenberg and have reached our destination
In the center of Vorau you can marvel at the Vorau Abbey or the open-air museum, at the end of the tour at the mighty wind turbines or the "Olmstoll".
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Start: HF 5343, Vorau-Stift | Pick up: HF 5843, Masenberg
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Start: HF 5343, Vorau-Stift | Pick up: HF 5843, Masenberg
Vorau, Stift Vorau (free)
You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:
Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com
Current weather
Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com
Current weather
Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Tourist Info Vorau
Tel.: +43 3337 2508
tourismus@vorau.at
www.vorau.at