As Confucius said, the journey is the goal. This is a statement which is truer than ever.

More and more people are seeking to clear their minds and regain their inner balance by embarking upon a pilgrimage.

Many JUFA guesthouses are situated directly along well-know pilgrim routes and destinations and provide accommodation for visitors from all over the world with the same aim in mind.

Two JUFA guesthouses, Sigmundsberg and St. Sebastian, are located near Mariazell.

Anyone making their way to Mariazell should also be sure to stop off at the JUFA Veitsch, where the largest pilgrims’ cross in the world is located in front of the guesthouse.

Other impressive ecclesiastical creations are to be found in the form of the Admont Benedictine Abbey at the foot of Röthelstein Castle and the Seckau Benedictine Abbey located in the immediate vicinity of the JUFA Seckau.