1st stage of the Sebaldus Radpilgertour to Maria Neustift - longer variant

One of the most popular bike routes in this area.

On R16 you ride past Katzensteiner Mill to the Ennsradweg R7 towards Großraming. Just before the raft village, you pass the junction to the impressive suspension bridge (5 min walk), then past the raft village over the Enns bridge, up into the village with the noteworthy parish church, past the municipal office, and after 200m turn right onto Neustiftgrabenstraße. This leads gently uphill about 5 km to the junction Maria Neustift and from there about 2 km with some curves somewhat steeper up to Maria Neustift, where the Gothic pilgrimage church invites you to stop. Then it goes 1.5 km further towards Kleinraming to the junction at the former Ramskogler department store, there turn right towards Ertl, after about 500 m right again, uphill on the Bischofberg road and further to the beautiful viewpoint Haunoldsteinerhöhe, which you should enjoy in peace. From there the path leads back down to the FF depot Moosgraben, continuing on a nice asphalt road to R16 and then back to Gaflenz and Weyer.

As an alternative, there is a scenic, very sporty variant: At the Hofberg bus stop, Walleiten junction, the Bischofberg road turns left. This leads rather steep but well rideable uphill, past the Arthofer farm to the Glasner hut. From there downhill to the pilgrimage church Maria Neustift.

Bicycle helmet, first aid kit for rider and bicycle

Please note: Along the route, extensive signposting has largely been omitted for environmental protection reasons. Map and GPX data provide the necessary security.