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Martyrdom columns and the apse niches of the parish church | Meditative hike 1

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 0,6 km

Time 0:15 h

Uphill 39 hm

Downhill 25 hm

Highest point 851 m

Meditative hike 1

Murau is known for its so-called martyrs' pillars. The name probably comes from the "Marterl", originally a depiction of the crucifixion. On the other hand, it was customary for the location of such pillars to indicate the boundary of the town's judicial district. The Martersäule was also referred to as a plague cross, as plague victims were also buried here outside the town.

The following columns can be seen on this walk:

St. Martin's Column, at the foot of the larch forest
Pillar of the Poor, at the driveway to Schwarzenberg Castle
Late Gothic pillar of light, in front of Murau's parish church
Crucifixion group in the second apse niche, near Murau's parish church

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here towards Murau. In Murau take the double traffic circle to the "Jysk" store. Turn left here.

Coming from Murau via Ranten (or Stadl an der Mur), drive straight on to Murau. Turn right after the "Eni" petrol station.

The hike begins at the Martersäule, which was created around 1450 and stands at the foot of the larch forest in the Märzenkellder district. From here, walk towards the driveway of Schwarzenberg Castle - here you will find the Column of the Poor from around 1400. Follow the driveway and descend the stairs from Schwarzenberg Castle to Murau's parish church.

In the town center of Murau there are several places to stop for a bite to eat afterwards.

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There are public parking spaces behind the "Jysk" store. Please note the parking time!

The ideal time for this tour is from May to October. Information brochures are available from the various information offices.