--- title: The Falkenstein pilgrimage route url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010480/the-falkenstein-pilgrimage-route.html" description: A historic pilgrimage route leads from St. Gilgen via Fürberg over the Falkenstein and the village of Ried to St. Wolfgang. This is a cultural trail that is unique in Europe, with 24 signposted points of interest documenting its special significance – from prehistoric places of worship to Christian missionary work by St. Wolfgang to the height of pilgrimage and the beginning of modern tourism.The trail is illuminated with torches until February 2.Trail not cleared, mostly footprints date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # The Falkenstein pilgrimage route The Falkenstein pilgrimage route ================================== **Starting place:** 5340 St. Gilgen **Destination:** 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/231467/DDBB3A8D0E7B235832F73018069EB9ECBAAFCC7B1288E73846700DB7FF89D5AB/beleuchteter-falkenstein-1.jpg) © Open copyright © WTG Close copyright [ ![Illuminated pilgrimage path over the Falkenstein in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut: The picture shows a brightly lit building in a wintry landscape. 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This is a cultural trail that is unique in Europe, with 24 signposted points of interest documenting its special significance – from prehistoric places of worship to Christian missionary work by St. Wolfgang to the height of pilgrimage and the beginning of modern tourism. The trail is illuminated with torches until February 2. **Trail not cleared, mostly footprints** From the Fürberg parking lot, follow the historic pilgrimage route via Falkenstein (trail sign no. 28) to the village of Ried and on to St. Wolfgang. Apart from the relatively steep ascent to Falkenstein (approx. 200 meters of elevation gain) and the descent, the trail is easy to walk for the whole family and is lined with impressive memorials. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5340 St. Gilgen **Destination:** 5360 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut **duration:** 2h 0m **length:** 4,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 363m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 356m **Lowest point:** 538m **Highest point:** 807m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail **further information:** **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile The Falkenstein pilgrimage route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010480&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile The Falkenstein pilgrimage route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010480&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "The Falkenstein pilgrimage route") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**On the mainroad B 158 to St. Gilgen, the start of the hikingtour ist directly in the center of St. Gilgen. **Parking**- Parking space: 30 - Parking area for disabled: 2 - Bus parking space: 2 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for kids (6 - 10 Year) - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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