Pilgrimage route to St Georgenberg
Nordic walking

Circular walking route from Stans to the pilgrimage site of St. Georgenberg. 

Feel the peace and tranquillity as you make your way along the two Stations of the Cross towards the monastery at St. Georgenberg – Tyrol’s oldest place of pilgrimage.
Once you reach the top, it’s well worth stopping for a break at the pilgrims’ café, beneath ancient chestnut trees and enjoying some culinary delights.

At a Glance

Easy
525 hm
900 m
3.5 h
7.3 km
Elevation loss:525 m
Walking time / ascent:2 h

Information

Walking time / descent:1.5 h
Starting point:Car park at St.-Laurentius-Church, Stans
Finishing point:St Georgenberg Pilgrimage Site
Path surface:Forest track, short stretch of tarmac road
Directions:Route:
  • The starting point is the car park in Stans, next to the white and yellow St. Laurentius Church in the eastern part of Stans
  • From the car park, the route is well signposted; follow the signposts towards St. Georgenberg
  • The walk begins with a short stretch along a tarmac road until you reach the junction for Maria Tax/St. Georgenberg.
  • From here, the actual Way of the Cross begins on a gentle, mostly gently ascending forest path leading to St. Georgenberg, Tyrol’s oldest place of pilgrimage.
  • Only the final ascent is somewhat steeper.
  • On the return journey, follow the signpost to Stans; another Way of the Cross leads back to the starting point
Recommended equipment:
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Rainwear/sun protection
  • Plenty of drinking water/snacks

Route type

Circular hike:Yes
Family hike:Yes

Fitness & technique

Fitness:2
Technical:2

Getting there

Getting there:By public transport: Train to Stans station – walk to the Laurentiuskirche car park
By car: A12 Inntal motorway, exit at Schwaz, continue to Stans to the Laurentiuskirche car park
Public transport:Train to Stans station – walk to the car park at Stans Laurentiuskirche
You can find the bus timetables at www.smartride.vvt.at
Parking: Car park at Laurentius Church, Stans

Best season

Apr:Yes
May:Yes
Jun:Yes
Jul:Yes
Aug:Yes
Sep:Yes
Oct:Yes

City:Stans

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