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Thousands of pilgrims take part in the traditional Vierbergellauf: an unforgettable experience!
On Three Nail Friday, May 2, 2025, thousands will walk along historic pilgrimage routes in Carinthia, a celebration of tradition and community.
Thousands of pilgrims take part in the traditional Vierbergellauf: an unforgettable experience!
On May 2, 2025, the traditional Vierbergelauf took place on Dreinagel Friday. Hundreds of hikers made a pilgrimage over the four Celtic mountains: Magdalensberg, Ulrichsberg, Veitsberg and Lorenziberg. Despite the fatigue, many pilgrims were satisfied when they arrived at Lorenziberg. When the weather is nice, there are still a few hikers out and about.
In the old tradition, sweets were distributed to children, while rest areas and refreshment stations invited people to linger. The Vierbergelauf is considered one of the most important events for hiking enthusiasts in Carinthia, celebrating both the connection to nature and to cultural and religious traditions. This event attracts numerous visitors every year and is part of the lively hiking scene in Austria.
Hiking in Austria
Austria is a popular travel destination for hiking enthusiasts due to its diverse landscape and cultural attractions. Well-known hiking regions are Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol, Upper Austria and Lower Austria. The well-marked pilgrimage routes combine hiking with the Christian faith and provide access to charming villages, historic churches and cultural highlights.
A selection of popular pilgrimage routes shows how diverse the options are for hikers. One of the best-known paths is the Benediktweg, which runs over 256 kilometers through Upper Austria, Styria and Carinthia. This route, which is divided into 11 daily stages, ends in the Sankt Paul monastery in the Lavanttal. Another interesting option is the Böhmerwaldrundweg, which offers various stages over 127 kilometers and is known as the “Path of Deceleration”.
Variety of pilgrimage routes
The following pilgrimage routes are particularly recommended and offer a variety of experiences:
- Benediktweg: 256 Kilometer, Ziel Kloster Sankt Paul im Lavanttal
- Böhmerwaldrundweg: 127 Kilometer, bekannt für seine Entschleunigung
- Johannesweg: 84 Kilometer, Rundwanderweg mit spirituellen Stationen
- Josefweg: 65 Kilometer im Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee
- Kärntner Marienpilgerweg: 266 Kilometer von Maria Rojach nach Maria Luggau
- Leonhardsweg: 140 Kilometer von Salzburg nach St. Leonhard
- Steirischer Mariazellerweg: 226 Kilometer von Soboth nach Mariazell
- Wolfgangweg: 300 Kilometer von Regensburg nach St. Wolfgang
- Hochalpiner Pilgerweg Prägraten: 3-4 Tagesetappen mit spektakulären Höhen
- Romediusweg: 183 Kilometer, führt zum Kloster San Romedio in Italien
The pilgrimage routes in Austria not only offer beautiful landscapes, but also spiritual experiences that strengthen the connection between faith, nature and wanderlust.