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Weg des Buches Pilgerweg (pilgrimage “path of the books”) Upper Austria

Starting place: 4780 Schärding
Destination: 4825 Gosau
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The scene shows several people who appear to be taking part in a group or activity. They are wearing hiking gear and are standing on a road that runs alongside a river or lake. Buildings with a church or church tower can be seen in the background, indicating a picturesque, historical setting.
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A church with a green tower and an entrance gate, surrounded by trees and people standing in front of it.
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A group of around 30 to 40 people of different ages and clothing are standing in a grassy field. They appear to be undertaking an activity or a hike together. In the background, only the sky can be seen without any other landscape elements.
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The forest is dense and mystical. The tall, slender trees stretch to the horizon, their darkened trunks shrouded in a hint of mist. The ground is covered in moss and fallen branches, creating a natural and tranquil atmosphere.
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A church tower with a green dome can be seen in the distance, surrounded by an idyllic village. Two hikers can be recognised on a country lane, surrounded by the picturesque landscape.
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A two-storey building with red tiled roofs and light-coloured exterior walls. The building has a symmetrical façade with several windows and doors. It stands on a green lawn surrounded by trees and shrubs.
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An idyllic rural landscape with green meadows, individual trees and a village with a church in the background under a bright blue sky with clouds.
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A very old, moss-covered stone stands in a green garden. The stone has an inscription in German that seems to refer to a person called St Agatha.
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A historic building with thick stone walls, towers and roofs. The building appears to stand on a rock and offers a sweeping view of the surrounding landscape with meadows and trees. The style of the architecture indicates that the building has a long history.
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A picturesque town with historic buildings, including a church with a striking tower. The façades are painted in warm colours and the street is lined with flowering trees and bushes, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The scene is very inviting and invites you to linger.
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A large boulder with a carved inscription, surrounded by many trees with lush foliage. There are two stone benches in front of the boulder. The whole thing appears to have been placed in a natural, wooded setting.
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A country road winds its way through a forest of lush greenery. Tall trees provide shade and cast a pattern of light and shadow on the ground. The road leads into a quiet, natural environment.
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The photograph shows a church with a high tower in a rural setting. Surrounding buildings, trees and fields frame the church building. The landscape appears idyllic and peaceful.
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A picturesque small town with a church with a high tower and red roofs surrounded by wooded hills and fields. Beautiful rural landscape with traditional buildings and infrastructure.
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A charming hotel surrounded by green spaces, trees and a rural setting. The building has a traditional architecture with white walls and a red roof. The surroundings are idyllic and peaceful, ideal for a relaxing stay.
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A river landscape with a characteristic current structure in the foreground. The bank is lined with trees and vegetation, which are reflected in the calm waters. The scene conveys a peaceful and natural atmosphere.
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An enchanted forest path winds its way through dense, green vegetation. Dead leaves lie on the ground, while mighty trees with low-hanging branches dampen the light and create a mystical atmosphere.
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This is a romantic view with a historic building reflected in a calm body of water. The foreground shows a waterfront promenade with some trees, while the main focus is on the large building with towers and roofs, which is reflected in the surface of the water.
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An unpaved forest path winds its way through a landscape of tall, budding trees. There are a few bushes and shrubs along the path. The path leads into the distance, where the forest disappears slightly.
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A yellow building with traditional architecture that houses an entrance to a museum. Next to the building is a church tower with a green roof.
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A hilly landscape with a large lake or fjord in the foreground. A few buildings can be seen on the shore, which are presumably holiday homes or a small village. The mountains in the background rise up steeply and lend the scenery an impressive, majestic atmosphere.
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A green mountain landscape with flowering meadows and a calm lake in the distance. In the foreground, a vast meadow full of yellow flowers stretches out to the wooded hills and mountains in the background. The sky is blue with a few clouds.
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A mountainous landscape with misty, mystical peaks. The imposing, rugged mountain ranges rise up into the clouds, from which a light layer of mist seems to sink down. A varied, unspoilt scenery.
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There are several people in colourful clothing in a cave. The cave is rocky and dark. The visitors are obviously exploring this cave formation.
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A shot of colourful flowers and plants, including an open book placed among the leaves and stems. The flowers are predominantly yellow and purple, creating a colourful contrast. The surroundings appear natural and unspoilt.
Multi-day tour
Severin-Schreiber-Gasse 1-3
1180 Wien
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roadblock: Sperre von Mittich/Mattau bis Tennisplatz Neuhaus a.Inn
Time period: 20.01.2025 - 30.06.2027

​Paths of the past were hidden and mysterious. Along old trade routes, you can cross all of Upper Austria. From Ebensee, salt was transported on foot towards Germany. On the return journey, books were smuggled.

This pilgrimage leads from Ortenburg (Bavaria) via Schärding, Peuerbach, St. Agatha, Eferding, Wallern, Wels and Gmunden to Ebensee. It takes you through towns and along existing hiking and forest trails as well as rivers and lakes on 9 day trips.
  1. Vilshofen-Ortenburg 16 km
  2. Ortenburg - Schärding 23,5 km
  3. Schärding - St. Willibald 28 km
  4. St. Willibald - Peuerbach - St. Agatha 28 km
  5. St. Agatha - Eferding 23 km
  6. Eferding - Scharten - Wallern 24,5 km
  7. Route a Wallern - Wels 13 km
    Route b Wels - Lambach 16 km
  8. Lambach - Schwanenstadt - Rutzenmoos 23 km
  9. Rutzenmoos - Altmünster - Ebensee 28 km

Starting place: 4780 Schärding
Destination: 4825 Gosau

duration: 83h 45m
length: 294,9 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 6.285m
Altitude difference (downhill): 4.907m

Lowest point: 260m
Highest point: 1.717m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Hiking trail

Destination: The trail then continues via Schladming to Ramingstein via Bad Kleinkirchheim to Kärnten (Carinthia) and into the town of Agoritschach.

further information:
  • Multi-day tour

Details - hiking
  • themed path

Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers

General price information

Furthermore, there is a hiking brochure about the “Weg des Buches”. The price is € 5.00, shipping costs € 1.50. You can order it at the following address:
Evangelische Kirche A.B. Österreich
Charlotte Matthias
Severin-Schreiber-Gasse 3
1180 Wien
Phone: +43 1 4791523 111
Email: c.matthias@evang.at
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Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.

Weg des Buches Pilgerweg (pilgrimage “path of the books”) Upper Austria
Evangelisches Zentraum Wien
Severin-Schreiber-Gasse 1-3
1180 Wien

Phone +43 1 4791523
E-Mail office@okr-evang.at
Web www.wegdesbuches.at
http://www.wegdesbuches.at

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