Bernhardiweg - Stage 4: Groß Gerungs - Zwettl Abbey

Pilgrimage route from Groß Gerungs to Zwettl Abbey

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Elevation profile

35,60 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 35,60 km
  • Ascent: 427 egm
  • Descent: 591 egm
  • Duration: 9:00 h
  • Lowest point: 502 m
  • Highest point:772 m
Features
  • Stage tour

Details for: Bernhardiweg - Stage 4: Groß Gerungs - Zwettl Abbey

Brief description

Groß Gerungs - Etzen - Rosenau Castle - Zwettl - Zwettl Abbey 

Description

The Bernhardiweg is a pilgrimage route in the Waldviertel, Lower Austria, named after Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. It connects several historic and spiritual places and invites you to discover the rich history and the scenic beauty of the region.

Starting point of the tour

Groß Gerungs

Destination point of the tour

Zwettl Abbey

Route description Bernhardiweg - Stage 4: Groß Gerungs - Zwettl Abbey

Groß Gerungs - Etzen
The exact route description from Groß Gerungs to Etzen can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-gross-gerungs-etzen/ 

Etzen - Rosenau Castle
The exact route description from Etzen to Rosenau Castle can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-etzen-schloss-rosenau/ 

Rosenau Castle - Zwettl 
The exact route description from Rosenau Castle to Zwettl can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-schloss-rosenau-zwettl/ 

Zwettl - Zwettl Abbey
The exact route description from Zwettl to Zwettl Abbey can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-zwettl-stift-zwettl/ 

Directions

Find the best and fastest way to the start point of the route using the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps  

All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.  

Equipment

Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).

Safety information

Make sure when choosing your route that it matches your fitness level. Check if the catering establishments you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack.

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