Pichl Castle in the district of Mitterdorf was built in the 16th century. Four corner towers with distinctive tent roofs define its architecture. The extensive grounds of Pichl Castle are freely accessible and invite you to stroll and linger. This gives you both architectural history and a walk in the park to include in your cultural plans. Check the latest information about accessibility before your visit.
Pilgrim Routes and Art
In the Pilgrim Park, eight stations bring together the themes of pilgrimage and art. The Pilgrim Chair is just under four metres high and provides a distinctive artistic feature within the park. Along the Mariazell Pilgrim Route 706 A, there are a total of 21 WEGArt sculptures and landscape installations in the Stanglalm, Mitterdorf and Rotsohlalm areas. The Mariazell Pilgrims’ Route Network 06 also includes a stage associated with Mitterdorf im Mürztal.
Getting There and Places to Eat
To reach the Mitterdorf Pilgrim Trail, take the train to Mitterdorf station, then continue by bus to the centre of Mitterdorf. By car, take the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at Mitterdorf. As timetables may change, check the latest bus connections before setting off. The Teichhütte invites you to stop for refreshments along the Pilgrim Path section. The difference between the transport options is clear: the train option includes a bus ride to the town centre, while the road route takes you via the S6 to the Mitterdorf exit. This lets you plan each way of getting there separately.
The routes have different focal points: the Mitterdorf Pilgrim Trail offers practical planning details such as how to get there and places to eat, while the Mariazell Pilgrim Route 706 A is associated with sculptures and landscape installations. When choosing a route, you can weigh practical travel planning against art along the way.
Other Leisure Activities
The climbing academy has an indoor climbing hall with a total climbing area of 2,829 square metres. Its golf simulator offers 22 golf courses and 12 driving ranges. Indoor climbing and simulator golf are distinct activities, with the area and number of offerings clearly indicating their different focuses.
The Wernbacher Experience World brings together a schnapps distillery, a traditional costume shop and an animal experience centre under one roof. This combination offers something different from a single route or work of art: several different attractions are grouped in one place.
Regional Highlight
In Sankt Barbara im Mürztal, the Adventure Tower is an outdoor high ropes course with 36 climbing stations, a giant swing and a zip line.
Plan Your Stay
If you’re planning to explore pilgrim routes, you can take travel arrangements and route themes into account; if you prefer culture, focus on Pichl Castle, the park and the Pilgrim Park. The climbing academy and Wernbacher Experience World offer other leisure activities.
Discover more destinations: Langenwang, Mürzsteg, Veitsch, Neuberg, Kindberg, Stanz Im Mürztal, Semmering, Mürzhofen
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