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Sebaldus cycle pilgrimage:
Interesting facts & tips for planning

© Fotodesign Eva Drosdek Radpilgern am Sebaldusweg, Pause bei der Katzensteinermühle in Weyer

Orientation & GPX data for your cycle pilgrimage tour

Here you will find important information about the Sebaldus Tour in 360° Alpenland at a glance. This will keep you well orientated on your cycling pilgrimage - and free your mind for what counts on the way: the route, the landscape and your personal moments of reflection.

How do I find the routes?

  • Clear cycle map (1:50,000):
    All seven circular tours are colour-coded. Starting points in Gaflenz or Weyer, car parks, railway stations and special places along the route are clearly marked.
  • QR code & GPX download:
    Each stage has its own QR code on the map. After scanning it, you will be taken to the detailed route description and can download the relevant GPX data directly.
  • Navigation via app or bike computer:
    The GPX files can be easily imported into popular apps such as Outdooractive, Komoot or Bergfex. This makes it easy to navigate using a smartphone or bike computer - including altitude profile and route.

Please note

The route is deliberately not comprehensively signposted. Out of consideration for nature and the landscape, the Sebaldus cycle pilgrimage relies on digital orientation and map material. Nevertheless, with a map and GPX data, you are safe on the road in 360° Alpine country.

© Fotodesign Eva Drosdek Radpilgern am Sebaldusweg, Pause bei der Katzensteinermühle in Weyer
© Foto Martin Rögner Wallfahrtskirche St. Sebald am Heiligenstein - das Ziel des Sebaldusweges im Herbst
Die Wallfahrtskirche St. Sebald am Heiligenstein ist das Ziel des Sebaldusweges, sie liegt auf einer Anhöhe, die Blätter der Bäume sind herbstlich gefärbt.

Start the Sebaldustour well planned

A good tour starts before the first pedal stroke. It's best to download your stage offline in advance, as mobile phone reception is not guaranteed throughout the Sebaldustour. This way you can navigate reliably even without a mobile network.

If you are navigating online, remember to bring a power bank - the GPS and display consume a lot of energy, especially on longer routes.

Before you set off, find out about road closures, diversions or current conditions, as GPX data is based on OpenStreetMap and changes may be visible with a time delay.

 

Download GPX tracks without registration

You can download the GPX tracks of the Sebaldustour directly and without registration - here, for example:

  • sebaldustour.at - GPX download possible without registration
  • ausflugstipps.at - various formats such as GPX or KML available without registration

Platforms such as Komoot or Outdooractive require registration.

 

Offline navigation: so you are independent when travelling

Apps with offline maps are suitable for the Sebaldustour as they work independently of the internet.

Preparation in the WLAN

  • Download the GPX file and import it into your app.
  • Save the appropriate region offline.
  • Check the battery level and, if necessary, activate flight mode with GPS switched on - this saves energy.

 

Deactivate pop-up blocker (if no download starts)

A pop-up window opens during the GPX download. If this does not appear, check your browser settings.

Android (Chrome)
1. Open the Chrome app.
2. Tap on the three dots → Settings.
3. Select Website settings → Pop-ups and redirects.
4. Activate the slider (blue).

iPhone (Safari)
1. Open Settings.
2. Scroll to Safari.
3. Deactivate "Block pop-ups".

 

So you are technically well prepared - and can concentrate fully on your route through the Sebaldus region and the landscape around the Kalkalpen National Park.