--- title: Path of Human Rights url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008124/path-of-human-rights.html" description: "Short description:On the route from Mauthausen station to the concentration camp memorial \"Bergkristall\" in St. Georgen an der Gusen, visitors can engage with the region's Nazi history in 3 stages using apps and audio contributions. Human rights are made visible on steles and express what we want to say today.Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:Multi-stage routeScenicCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Path of Human Rights Path of Human Rights ====================== **Starting place:** 4310 Mauthausen **Destination:** 4222 St. Georgen an der Gusen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395462/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395463/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen Close copyright [ ![IMG_0953](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395462/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395462/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen Close copyright [ ![IMG_0959](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395463/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395463/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg) 1. 2. Multi-day tour Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:_jmeHkhuwARPhApCnAxG|@dGJn@P`@E~@pAdKn@`CpAlG|AdKJv@LpEMxAe@`CyCjHo@jBo@tBHHII]`Ai@dDQXe@Ds@FcAtAQv@C`DGtAe@fD]nByA|EaCdEiMdMs@pA}AhIw@e@]z@IfACLe@FsBdAuCl@w@jBqAfAgC`@aExBo@t@_ArB}A|Be@fAYXkBz@e@h@w@rBo@pCKP_ATwBbAQXLXQv@Yp@uCiGY{@GoBUkAa@iAM?oFrK]Xi@BmAaByAUgAmAyDmBiBz@_ArAIX?n@L`@NTj@`@RGT?HFFn@?l@Gr@Y\FTJtAPd@rBr@`BxApA`@|CrD_A`C_AtCo@bCe@hAKJs@PgDFcA~DTzCNzDbB|J?pAIv@Yh@i@fBGz@MhEL`DyAUUhAo@vBC`BKpAg@fBuAdDDr@Bv@Mh@a@xAe@lAe@rBp@\Xn@BRz@L~C|AbHd@`Fv@hAB\Gz@|CFPTFnDoA`@UUvH_AlJe@~BCf@\xC?`@M\GBw@Ke@NNxAt@`ADGEFDFbHfFdA\rBzBFF{@hC_A~DkBjMUn@]~BKjB]nAUb@cA~@mCpAuCrDQB}CrHiAdG]v@w@j@Wp@w@`EBjBGjA]vBaAvBgAhAcAr@aA`@eItEeBbAmA`AkBz@oAz@YRmAbBK`@QNBXKL{@`Da@dCIpC\bH?\GRm@gAaAeCi@{BMO]Y]ISHo@|Aw@v@hBfCKSXjABj@OfDYp@w@n@JXCC&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** On the route from Mauthausen station to the concentration camp memorial "Bergkristall" in St. Georgen an der Gusen, visitors can engage with the region's Nazi history in 3 stages using apps and audio contributions. Human rights are made visible on steles and express what we want to say today. **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Multi-stage route - Scenic - Cultural/historical value **Description:** Stage 1 leads from Mauthausen station to the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial along the prisoners’ path, stage 2 from the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial (death stairs) to the Gusen memorial, and stage 3 offers the audio route from the Gusen memorial to the concentration camp memorial "Bergkristall". 24 stations and the audio route tell the Nazi history of the region. Human rights are visible on steles.**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4310 Mauthausen **Destination:** 4222 St. Georgen an der Gusen **duration:** 2h 55m **length:** 10,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 157m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 152m **Lowest point:** 244m **Highest point:** 336m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Waterway **Starting point:** Mauthausen station **Destination:** House of Remembrance, concentration camp memorial "Bergkristall" St. Georgen/Gusen **further information:** - Multi-day tour [ ![Altitude profile Path of Human Rights](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008124&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Path of Human Rights](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008124&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Path of Human Rights") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Bistro Gedenkstätte Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395522/5D403C6096DD569D4FA5FF987E446530BB5621343AC9A0FBD29B5F6D158592AC/bistro-gedenkstaette-mauthausen.jpg "Bistro Gedenkstätte Mauthausen") Bistro Mauthausen Memorial In addition to drinks, snacks, soups and sandwiches as well as coffee, tea and cakes, special offers are available for students as well as for adult groups. An individual selection of meals, such as cold lunch boxes or hot dishes, is also available on pre-order. This guarantees quick catering without long waiting times, especially for groups. The daily menu includes vegetarian dishes as well as meat dishes with beef and poultry. ![Cafe am Kai](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395515/2D5CDA6876FC1A9719E576FC7638775FAAAF4423469F812D043086958194348E/cafe-am-kai.jpg "Cafe am Kai") Cafe am Kai At the Konditorei Cafe am Kai you can indulge in ice cream and pastry specialities in the beautiful guest garden on Heindlkai. Frankenberg ![Moststube Frellerhof Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395496/6ECF0BD1FA8C4045B0ABD096D4D3BA205DE9EF44E189EF038D8FF18ADC9D2D34/moststube-frellerhof-mauthausen.jpg "Moststube Frellerhof Mauthausen") Moststub'n Frellerhof The presence of a rustic cider bar, cosy guest garden, quiet children's playground, protected from traffic, adventure room with distillery, decorative sales niche (schnapps), courtyard and barn (very large, alternative in case of bad weather) also gave us the best conditions for celebrations and festivities on a larger scale. ![Nicole und Buba](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395519/9083476EFB7976CA44380B4F4109CA47B93ECC406BA422D2968E1BB51FE91EE6/nicole-und-buba.jpg "Nicole und Buba") Gasthaus zur goldenen Traube In the inn "Zur Traube", situated on the beautiful Heindlkai, you have the opportunity to enjoy home-style cooking, delicious specialities such as potato and garlic cream soup, Mühlviertler pasture lamb, country-style pork fillet, cabbage fritters, delicious parfait made from nuts and forest honey with cream.... Friday day off ![Gasthaus Peterseil-die Wirtsleute](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395510/BE5EF3CA508374E70BD02A131666679EF9631833E265A71FB7A0FEF3A8CDDE78/gasthaus-peterseil-die-wirtsleute.jpg "Gasthaus Peterseil-die Wirtsleute") Gasthaus Peterseil In the restaurant at the leisure centre Mauthausen you have the possibility to do sports (tennis courts, open-air swimming pool,...) as well as the alternative to indulge in culinary delights like Cordon Bleu, roast beef, daily fresh salads,.... [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/139413/47E82DE0E3026E5C9F872EDE3715AF345035B8D7D01413EB60A51BB2ED2A802E/hotel-restaurant-donaueck-eingang.jpg "Hotel Restaurant Donaueck Eingang") Hotel Restaurant Donaueck ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430018453/hotel-restaurant-donaueck.html) ![Kalvarienbergkapelle Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415663/1C6319A244F4FE2E96483D18E9023270FCD97CEC5770F080B33AFCC7CD66C43B/kalvarienbergkapelle-mauthausen.jpg "Kalvarienbergkapelle Mauthausen") Kalvarienbergkapelle The following is noted in LIBER VITAE (Book of the Holy Life) in 1728: "ITEM: the beautiful Calvariberg was erected this year by H Josephi Pöhm and his wife Guettherzigkeith". The baroque building with a floor plan of 515 x 564 cm has a barrel vault with 4 spandrels, a north-facing hipped saddleback roof with tiled roofing and a patriarchal cross. Through a double-leaf gate with a basket arch you enter an interior with benches, which shows a baroque crucifixion group in the front area. Owner: Market town of Mauthausen - since 1991. KZ Mauthausen KZ Mauthausen ![Gemeindeamt Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/419350/DF6A1BDB4F52A282843C7C2053ACC371774D1B2C91263E2E519CECA253441841/gemeindeamt-mauthausen.jpg "Gemeindeamt Mauthausen") Marktplatz Centuries-old plane trees on the Mauthausen market square and the old market fountain invite you to linger. Mauthausen ![Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395464/8EF271F1754FAF8B40EB457126CC20A09D65279EEEE5339F10B3D138584B40F2/mauthausen.jpg "Mauthausen") Panoramablick Kapelle Mauthausen ![Asia-Restaurant Phönix-City Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395471/D20F53E13DA5A513BC42BAD933E23BAD738E219C452649C792A6C13D934598B6/asia-restaurant-phoenix-city-mauthausen.jpg "Asia-Restaurant Phönix-City Mauthausen") Phoenix-City - Fam. Ji Junhua-Asia Restaurant Mauthausen All dishes also available to take away Sushi-Wok-Asia specialities Lunch buffet incl. soup, salad, starters, main courses and dessert. ![Danubia Cafe Pub](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395521/EC2A39D3F62D0E0ACEB2F0EAAF96B764AE0DE94901BEFDD1704B771659FB7624/danubia-cafe-pub.jpg "Danubia Cafe Pub") Cafe-Pub Danubia Anna Grasser sees her restaurant as a place for personal contacts. The café is a Mauthausen meeting place with tradition - for over 40 years! St. Georgen bei der Kirche Wienergraben Wienergraben 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Mauthausen station **Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region? The fast way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane. 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