Mariazell Basilica - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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This is a Marian Shrine that is considered the most important Pilgrimage destination in Austria attracting about a million pilgrims each year. This basilica is also extremely important for Catholics in the Danube area and in Central Europe. It is the only church named as a national shrine of all German-speaking countries.

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Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

0.34km from Mariazell Basilica

This is a popular skii resort in the heart of Styria. You can choose from 10 slopes over a total of 14 km catering to all levels of skiing expertise. From pros to beginners, their slopes, which have been tested and awarded the Styrian seal of approval, are perfect for everyone.

Gemeindealpe

Gemeindealpe

7.06km from Mariazell Basilica

The Gemeindealpe is a 1626 m high mountain in the Lower Austrian Limestone Alps in the municipality of Mitterbach am Erlaufsee. It is also a beautiful skii area. The slopes are exposed to the east. The lower slopes are equipped with artificial snow machines. This guarantees regular skiing from December to March.

Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park

Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park

9.24km from Mariazell Basilica

This is the largest nature park in Lower Austria extends around the Ötscher. Bizarre rocks, deep gorges, waterfalls, caves, forests, alpine pastures, lakes and wonderful vantage points impress nature lovers and mountain adventurers. The founding of the nature park prevented a planned dam power plant on the Erlauf between Trübenbach and Eibenboden and thus also a significant encroachment on the region.

Niederalpl Pass

Niederalpl Pass

11.06km from Mariazell Basilica

Niederalpl Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.232m above the sea level, located in the Austrian state of Styria. It is traversed by State Highway 113 with a maximum grade of 10 percent. It connects Wegscheid and Mürzsteg. At the pass, there are two restaurants and several ski lifts. Neighboring peaks are the Hohe Veitsch and the Tonion.

Hohe Veitsch

Hohe Veitsch

15.44km from Mariazell Basilica

The Hohe Veitsch is the highest mountain in the Mürzsteg Alps, in the Austrian state of Styria. It is a limestone massif, rich in wildflower meadows and good views, and runs from west to east to the Klein-Veitsch Alm, a distances of around 5.5 km. There is also a plateau walk via Seeboden to the Kleinveitschalm.

Mürzsteg alps

Mürzsteg alps

16.87km from Mariazell Basilica

The Mürzsteg Alps are a mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps, in the Eastern Alps, Austria. The range is part of the Styrian-Lower Austrian Limestone Alps and is separated from its neighbouring groups. The majority of its rocks date to the Triassic period and include Wetterstein Dolomite, Hallstatt Limestone and Mürztal strata.

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A beautiful state in Austria. It is called as The green heart of Austria is known for its variety of different types of landscapes. Styria has 788 mountains higher than 2000 metres. There is an inexhaustible spectrum of outdoor activities to choose from. No matter if it’s summer or winter, most people will find their favourite past time. The state largely forested state has 7 natural parks and one national park.

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