Bernhardiweg in the Waldviertel

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 124,46 km
Duration: 31:50 h
Ascent: 1846 m elevation gain
Descent: 1846 m elevation gain

Stift Zwettl - Oberstrahlbach - Sallingstadt - Schweiggers - Jagenbach - Siebenlinden - Weitra - St. Wolfgang - Spital - Johannesberg - Großschönau - Wurmbrand - Groß Gerungs - Etzen - Schloss Rosenau - Zwettl - Stift Zwettl

Starting point of the tour: Stift Zwettl
Tour destination: Stift Zwettl

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 124,46 km
Duration: 31:50 h
Ascent: 1846 m elevation gain
Descent: 1846 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point502 m
Highest point839 m

Round tour
Stage tour
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Description

ATTENTION: The trail is not yet fully signposted, but can already be followed using the GPX data.

The Bernhardiweg is a pilgrimage trail in the Waldviertel, Lower Austria, named after St. Bernhard of Clairvaux. It connects several historical and spiritual places and invites you to discover the rich history and scenic beauty of the region.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, optionally telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water).
Route description You can find the detailed route description here: https://www.zwalk.at/der-bernhardiweg-im-waldviertel/
Getting there Find the best and fastest way to the start point of the route using the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Public transport All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.

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Current weather on site

6° to 8°

Today, 11.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed4,0 km/h

1° to 9°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed1,7 km/h

Waldviertel Tourism
3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 54109
(E) info@waldviertel.at

(I) www.waldviertel.at/pilgern-bernhardiweg