Discover Pernegg an der Mur: Church Tour and Natural Monuments

Pernegg an der Mur combines impressive church architecture with diverse nature experiences. The Frauenkirche, the Murradweg R2 cycle path, a short church tour and special natural monuments give your stay different focal points. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore base your accommodation choice on whether you would like to combine culture, exercise, regional products or excursions into nature.

Frauenkirche: Pilgrimage Church with Special Architecture

The Frauenkirche in Pernegg is a Gothic pilgrimage church built in 1461. One of its striking features is an unusual five-storey tower. Over time, the interior of the church was given a Baroque makeover. Monumental columns and an elegant high altar define the furnishings and give the building a special cultural and historical character.

Groups have the opportunity to celebrate devotions and other religious services in the Frauenkirche by prior arrangement. This makes the church a suitable destination for travellers who would like to focus on religion or architecture during their stay. Together with the parish church of Saint Maximilian, it is also part of the church tour in the municipality of Pernegg.

Church Tour and Murradweg for Active Days

The church tour is an easy circular hike covering 4.1 kilometres. Allow 1.5 hours of walking time and 50 metres of elevation gain for the route. These specific figures help you fit the route into your daily schedule and combine culture with exercise. Along the tour, the Verbund viewing turbine can also be viewed from the outside through its glass enclosure.

The Murradweg R2 cycle path offers another point of orientation: it leads directly through Pernegg and past the Frauenkirche. Those planning a trip with different interests can therefore include a cycling tour, the church tour and a visit to the historic church in their itinerary without making every day the same.

Natural Monuments Around Pernegg

The area's prominent natural attractions include the Drachenhöhle cave and the Bärenschützklamm gorge. The Drachenhöhle is protected as a natural monument. It lies on the western slope of the Röthelstein, around 500 metres above the starting point in Mixnitz. As early as around 50,000 years ago, it was visited by humans, bears and wolves as a place of refuge. This long history of use makes it a special destination for anyone interested in considering the landscape and geological history together.

The Bärenschützklamm was declared a natural monument in 1978 because of its unique natural treasures. When planning a nature-focused trip, you can consider these attractions alongside the ecclesiastical sights. The outdoor area of Naturwelten Steiermark comprises 30 nature stations. Together with an adjacent woodland area and the Forscher- und MM Holz- & Kreativwerkstatt, it offers interactive workshops on climate, the environment and nature.

Market Visit and Arrival

You can discover local produce at the Pernegg an der Mur farmers' market. It takes place on the first Saturday of every month and offers regional products for sale from farmers and producers from the Almenland Nature Park. If you would like to consider regional food and a fixed date in the monthly schedule when choosing your holiday apartment, the market can easily be incorporated into your travel planning.

Pernegg can be reached by public transport via the Pernegg or Mixnitz railway stations, as well as by bus connections. This information is important when choosing how to travel and putting together your holiday itinerary.

More Destinations for Your Search

For further travel planning, you can also visit the pages for Gußwerk, Sankt Jakob-Breitenau, Aflenz Land, Bruck An Der Mur, Oberaich, Sankt Sebastian, Aflenz Kurort and Kapfenberg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Bruck An Der Mur.