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Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey – Heiligenblut Church Friesach loop from Friesach

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Friesach

Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey – Heiligenblut Church Friesach loop from Friesach

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Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey – Heiligenblut Church Friesach loop from Friesach

01:26

4.83km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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1.54 km

Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey

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Easy to reach. Well preserved and cared for ruin.

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2.28 km

View of Friesach and the Petersburg Castle

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Parking space below the ruins, but easy to reach from the city.

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2.87 km

Petersberg Castle Ruins (Burgruine Petersberg)

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A short evening hike is also very nice when the entire area is illuminated.

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2.98 km

View of Friesach Through the Castle Wall

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3.10 km

View of the Parish Church of Friesach

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The Roman Catholic parish church of Friesach is located north of the main square at the foot of the Petersberg in the town of Friesach in the district of Sankt …

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3.35 km

Heiligenblut Church Friesach

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Next to the church, the Dominicans built their first branch in German-speaking countries in 1217. A blood miracle is said to have occurred in the church during a mass in 1238.

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3.46 km

Rotenturm Castle Ruins

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Defense tower of the former city fortifications from the 12th to 13th century.

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4.47 km

Friesach Castle Construction

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Experience castle building in Friesach
Castle construction in Friesach is extraordinary in itself: a hilltop castle is being built on a mountain hill south of the medieval town of Friesach …

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4.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.35 km

1.27 km

758 m

348 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

1.24 km

606 m

527 m

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Friday 22 May

26°C

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Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey – Heiligenblut Church Friesach loop from Friesach

Ruins of Virgilienberg Abbey

View of Friesach and the Petersburg Castle

Petersberg Castle Ruins (Burgruine Petersberg)

View of Friesach Through the Castle Wall

View of the Parish Church of Friesach

Heiligenblut Church Friesach

Rotenturm Castle Ruins

Friesach Castle Construction

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