Bernhardiweg - Stage 6: Etzen - Zwettl Abbey

Pilgrimage route from Etzen to Zwettl Abbey

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Elevation profile

24,96 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 24,96 km
  • Ascent: 227 egm
  • Descent: 440 egm
  • Duration: 6:15 h
  • Lowest point: 502 m
  • Highest point:772 m
Features
  • Stage tour

Details for: Bernhardiweg - Stage 6: Etzen - Zwettl Abbey

Brief description

Etzen - Rosenau Castle - Zwettl - Zwettl Abbey 

Description

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

Starting point of the tour

Etzen

Destination point of the tour

Zwettl Abbey

Route description Bernhardiweg - Stage 6: Etzen - Zwettl Abbey

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, telescopic poles if necessary, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water).

Safety information

Make sure that the chosen route matches your fitness level. Check if the restaurants you want to visit on the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack.

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