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Franzsteig

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Distance 4.3 km

1:35 h

335 m

38 m

1,093 m

758 m

A loop trail starting at the village square in St. Urban, passing Bach Castle, and continuing along the Franzsteig to the Buggl settlement in Bach. The return route leads through Gall back to the village of St. Urban.

St. Urban is a certified hiking village and bears the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. This means the village stands for certified hiking quality—from attractive trails and good wayfinding to infrastructure tailored to the needs of hikers.

Author’s recommendation

Combine the tour with a visit to the area’s sights or attractions.

Urbansee, Pfeffer Adventure World, Simonhöhe

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

1,093 m

Lowest point

758 m

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4.3 km

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Rest stops

Dorfstüberl
Gasthaus Jausenstation Stubinger Valentin und Victoria

Safety information

Check the weather and trail conditions before your hike.

Plan your route based on your fitness level and experience.

Bring plenty of water and snacks.

Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the terrain.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sunscreen.

Stay on marked trails.

Let someone know where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

Tips and suggestions

Certified Hiking Quality: This tour takes you through one of the certified hiking villages in the Central Carinthia region. The Austrian Hiking Quality Seal stands for high-quality hiking opportunities featuring attractive trails, clear signage, and infrastructure tailored to hikers. As a member of Austria’s Hiking Villages, Central Carinthia is committed to certified quality and exceptional nature experiences.

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Pfarrkirche St. Urban
Simonhöhe - Bikepark
Dorfstüberl
Gemeinde St. Urban
Schloss Bach
Gasthaus Jausenstation Stubinger Valentin und Victoria

Public transport

Take the train from the St. Veit an der Glan train station to Feldkirchen. From there, take bus line 422 to St. Urban/Urbansee

On weekends and holidays, bus service is limited; please check the schedule.

Directions

From St. Veit an der Glan, take the B94 toward Feldkirchen. In Liebenfels, turn right and continue on the L68 until you reach your starting point.

Parking

Please use the available parking spaces. Please park only in marked areas and not along the side of the road.

Coordinates

46.750559, 14.169201

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46°45'02.0"N 14°10'09.1"E

UTM

33T 436544 5177780

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Sturdy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Be sure to bring plenty of drinking water and a fully charged cell phone.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4.3 km

Duration

1:35 h

Ascent

335 m

Descent

38 m

Highest point

1,093 m

Lowest point

758 m

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