Two different routes give Pernegg an der Mur a clear profile for culture and exercise: the Church Circuit connects the Frauenkirche with the Parish Church of St. Maximilian, while the Murradweg R2 runs directly through the town and past the Frauenkirche. Other highlights include the Gothic pilgrimage church, the Drachenhöhle cave, a protected natural monument, and the farmers’ market featuring products from the Almenland Nature Park. For planning your stay, practical walking details, a market date, and travel by train and bus are useful points to consider.

The Frauenkirche Between Gothic and Baroque

The Frauenkirche in Pernegg is a Gothic pilgrimage church built in 1461. Its unusual tower has five storeys. The interior was given a Baroque makeover over time; its defining features include monumental columns and a magnificent high altar. Describing the building as Gothic refers to its architecture, while the Baroque makeover refers to the later design of the interior: these are two distinct aspects of the church’s history. Groups can hold devotions and other services in the Frauenkirche by prior arrangement. Confirm the permitted use and applicable conditions before your trip.

The Church Circuit or the Murradweg

The Church Circuit is an easy 4.1-kilometre circular walk, with a walking time of 1.5 hours and 50 metres of elevation gain. In the municipality of Pernegg, it connects the Frauenkirche with the Parish Church of St. Maximilian. The distance and walking time help you estimate how long the circuit will take; check the current route before setting out. Along the Church Circuit, you can also view the Verbund display turbine from the outside through its glass enclosure. This brings together two themes: church architecture and a technical feature that can be seen from outside.

The Murradweg R2 runs directly through Pernegg and past the Frauenkirche. Your preferred way of getting around is another factor when choosing between the routes: a circular walk with a stated walking time or a cycle path through the town. The Frauenkirche is a shared landmark, but the Church Circuit explicitly connects two churches, whereas the R2 runs through Pernegg and passes the Frauenkirche.

Natural History, Market and Getting There

The Drachenhöhle cave is a protected natural monument on the western slope of Röthelstein, about 500 metres above the starting point in Mixnitz. Around 50,000 years ago, people, bears and wolves already sought refuge there. The cave therefore combines protected natural monument status with a history of use reaching far back in time.

In 2026, the Pernegg an der Mur farmers’ market is scheduled for the first Saturday of each month. Regional products from farmers and producers in the Almenland Nature Park are available to buy. Check the specific date before your trip if the market is a fixed part of your itinerary; check later dates again as they approach.

Pernegg can be reached by public transport via the Pernegg or Mixnitz railway stations and by bus. Check the timetables for your travel dates. Plan your travel period accordingly and check accommodation options for those exact dates.

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