--- title: Path of Human Rights url: "https://www.donauregion.at/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: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Path of Human Rights Path of Human Rights ====================== **Starting place:** 4310 Mauthausen **Destination:** 4222 St. Georgen an der Gusen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/463590/93AF35CAFAB867D1844589D1A50A8C723BB4BE422712F04FDA4EA1202FD9188E/img0956.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249323/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249324/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/463590/93AF35CAFAB867D1844589D1A50A8C723BB4BE422712F04FDA4EA1202FD9188E/img0956.jpg "© Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/463590/93AF35CAFAB867D1844589D1A50A8C723BB4BE422712F04FDA4EA1202FD9188E/img0956.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen Close copyright [ ![IMG_0953](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249323/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg "© Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249323/E2AFA1F51EB9B8882CF33EFF270FEF37480DA9217BA2CC214A74A59CB34E32E1/img0953.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen Close copyright [ ![IMG_0959](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249324/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg "© Gemeinde Mauthausen, Gemeinde Mauthausen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249324/9423C241F4A76AB1453931E383DCDE8D3F5454FF2C28AE97BE1BC8E8FE419A77/img0959.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Multi-day tour Vormarktstraße 13 4310 Mauthausen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vormarktstra%C3%9Fe%2013%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Vormarktstra%C3%9Fe%2013%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:ajmeHkhuwATPhApCpAxGz@dGJn@P`@E~@pAdKn@`CpAlG|AdKJv@JpEKxAe@`C{CjHm@jBo@tBHHII]`Ai@dDQXe@Ds@FcAtAQv@C`DGtAg@fD[nByA|EaCdEkMdMq@pA}AhIw@e@]z@IfACLe@FsBdAuCl@w@jBqAfAiC`@_ExBo@t@_ArB}A|Be@fAYXkBz@e@h@w@rBo@pCKP_ATwBbAQXJXOv@Yp@uCiGY{@GoBUkAa@iAM?oFrK]Xi@BmAaByAUgAmAwDmBkBz@_ArAIX?n@L`@NTj@`@RGT?FFHn@?l@Ir@W\FTJtAPd@rBr@`BxApA`@~CrDaA`C_AtCo@bCe@hAKJs@PgDFcA~DTzCNzD`B|J?pAGv@Wh@k@fBGz@MhEL`DyAUUhAo@vBC`BKpAg@fBuAdDDr@Bv@Mh@a@xAe@lAg@rBr@\Xn@BRz@L~C|AbHd@`Fv@hAB\Gz@|CFPTFnDoA`@UUvH_AlJe@~BCf@\xC?`@M\GBw@Ke@NNxAt@`ADGEFFF`HfFdA\rBzBFF{@hC_A~DkBjMUn@]~BKjB]nAUb@cA~@mCpAuCrDQB}CrHiAdG]v@w@j@Yp@u@`EBjBGjA_@vB_AvBgAhAeAr@_A`@eItEeBbAmA`AiBz@qAz@YRmAbBK`@QNBXKL{@`Da@dCIpC^bH?\IRo@gA_AeCi@{BKO]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:** - culturally interesting - 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 - der neue Gastgarten](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395511/F2FB6C020EB7E0120F6CBA50447EB219E82006CCEFA9F7642346DF73ECDC4504/cafe-am-kai-der-neue-gastgarten.jpg "Cafe am Kai - der neue Gastgarten") 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 ![Freibad in Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415664/3D09CC32B7D0CB6881E7298AEE77C9D99D5CFF2B77412E9F7D627E035B29FC23/freibad-in-mauthausen.jpg "Freibad in Mauthausen") Mauthausen Outdoor Pool **This is what our "outdoor adventure pool" offers:** - 62 m long adventure water slide - water mushroom - Massage jets and water whirl - 1 m and 3 m diving board, diving platform - Water temperature around 26°C - 33 m long sports pool - Adventure pool - paddling pool for children - Large, beautiful and shady sunbathing area - Beach volleyball court and boccia court - 2 table tennis tables - Kiosk service - Parking for approx. 200 cars You can find the complete bathing regulations at **[https://www.mauthausen.at/Freibad\_Badeordnung](https://www.mauthausen.at/Freibad_Badeordnung)** ![Frellerhof Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463598/F2C105DD28AF9EC5FE1A078D1FC65D4832DB6715A25323383003C9B6E55F0D2A/frellerhof-mauthausen.jpg "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. ![Das neue Team - Gasthaus zur goldenen Traube](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395516/40BB82EFE613C4898EC903C7F6E6B2435DB7E0E8CA50AAB6E311320379385372/das-neue-team-gasthaus-zur-goldenen-traube.jpg "Das neue Team - Gasthaus zur goldenen Traube") 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 ![49521048_344472006344955_8996991229874929664_n](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395497/0E602D1C26657C7D754D4BB30D532E653FD533A7D322C343456CF3DB75E1A7B1/495210483444720063449558996991229874929664n.jpg "49521048_344472006344955_8996991229874929664_n") 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.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430018453/hotel-restaurant-donaueck.html) KZ Mauthausen KZ Mauthausen Mauthausen ![Mauthausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/462665/F31D9C8D5C42BA86BB3D21422D961D3D6199C097E2BF083AB0B2F6097FAE28FB/mauthausen.webp "Mauthausen") Panoramablick Kapelle Mauthausen ![Asia-Restaurant Phönix-City Mauthausen, Kaplanstrasse 6](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463591/D20F53E13DA5A513BC42BAD933E23BAD738E219C452649C792A6C13D934598B6/asia-restaurant-phoenix-city-mauthausen-kaplanstrasse-6.jpg "Asia-Restaurant Phönix-City Mauthausen, Kaplanstrasse 6") 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. ![IMG_6980 (2)](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395520/32A27FAAF39B8C4A93514D29F6D85865C8310D814A5E0161783B509673B75433/img6980-2.jpg "IMG_6980 (2)") 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. [ 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. Train, bus Mauthausen, Langenstein, St. Georgen / Gusen **Parking** Mauthausen station [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Path of Human Rights** Mauthausen Tourismus & Dorf- u. Stadtentwicklung Vormarktstraße 13 4310 Mauthausen Phone +43 7238 2243Show no. 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