Pilgerweg "Quo vadis"

The Pilgerweg “Quo vadis” connects Innsbruck with the pilgrimage church Maria Waldrast on a spiritually interpreted path. From the Dom St. Jakob in Innsbruck, it leads 22 km via Natters, Mutters and Telfes to Mieders and from there up to the pilgrimage church – past wayside chapels and stations for reflection. The path is not a purely religious route, but an invitation to walk, look, and think.

Why the Pilgerweg?

Pilgrimage routes are in vogue – not because everyone is religious, but because walking with a theme and direction changes something. The Pilgerweg “Quo vadis” adds an additional dimension to a day’s hike: the chapels and waymarks remind us that this landscape between Innsbruck and the Stubai Valley has held spiritual significance for centuries.

A long route, plenty of variety, a pilgrimage site as the destination – here the way is the goal.

Route Description

Start at Dom St. Jakob, Innsbruck (approx. 577 m): Departure from Innsbruck’s old town church. First station at the edge of the city.

Innsbruck – Natters (km 1–8): The path leads out of the city and climbs towards Natters, on field tracks and quiet forest paths. Several chapels along the way.

Natters – Mutters – Mieders (km 8–15): Via Mutters and Telfes onward to Mieders, with the character of the path alternating between village and forest.

Mieders – Maria Waldrast (km 15–22): The final section leads from Mieders up to the pilgrimage church Maria Waldrast (1,638 m), the destination of the pilgrimage trail.

Requirements

• Good fitness for 22 km and over 1,300 m of cumulative elevation gain
• No technical terrain
• Dogs allowed
• Good footwear recommended for the long day

Tips

• Splitting it up: The route can easily be split over two days (e.g. Innsbruck–Mieders, then Mieders–Maria Waldrast)
• Bus connections: Regional buses allow entry at various points
• Best time: May to October
• Food: Several dining options along the route in the villages

The Pilgerweg “Quo vadis” is for anyone who wants to walk from Innsbruck to one of Tyrol’s most significant pilgrimage sites – carried by a quiet rhythm and a landscape that invites you to slow down.