Martyrdom columns and the apse niches of the parish church | 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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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!
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Armensündersäule | © Tourismusverband Murau | Heinz Bosic
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Lichtsäule | © Tourismusverband Murau | Heinz Bosic
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Martersäule | © Tourismusverband Murau | Heinz Bosic
What the weather will be like
Murau (811m)
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
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