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G.E.R.A Park circuit, Eichberg

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  • G.E.R.A-Park Aussichtsturm
    G.E.R.A-Park Aussichtsturm
    Photo: Weges, CC BY-ND, Oststeiermark Tourismus

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    A fantastic circular trail around the Eichberger region - uphill and downhill! On the way through the East Styrian Hartbergerland is the Roman tomb in Lebing and the GERA Park lookout tower with a great distant view.
    easy
    Distance 10 km
    3:00 h
    350 m
    350 m
    741 m
    487 m
    In und rund um Eichberg gibt es einiges zu entdecken. Bei einer gemütlichen Wanderung über Wald und Wiese haben Sie die Möglichkeit, die wunderschön, typisch österreichische Landschaft von Eichberg und seiner Umgebung zu erkunden und sich ganz in der Natur wohlzufühlen.
    Planen Sie auch genug Zeit ein für den Wald- und Jagdlehrpfad mit Aussichtsturm und das Mineralosium.

    Als Start und Ziel eignen sich am besten die Parkplätze beim Gasthof Pferschywirt.

    Author’s recommendation

    To replenish your energy reserves, we recommend the following catering establishments along the way:

    Not far from the start and end point of the loop is the "black" Aichberg Castle, where you can visit an exhibition on Sundays or by appointment

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    741 m
    Lowest point
    487 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant Eichbergerhof
    Restaurant Pferschywirt

    Tips and suggestions

    More information:

    Tourist Office Eastern Styria

    Hartberg office

    Alleegasse 6

    8230 Hartberg

    +43 3332 603300

    www.oststeiermark.com

    The Styria Tours App, available for free on Google Play and in the App Store (Android, iOS), offers detailed first-hand information: short facts (length, duration, difficulty, ascent and descent in altitude meters, ratings), map, route descriptions, altimeter, compass, summit finder, navigation along the tour. In addition, you can create your personal favorites list of favorite tours and points, save tours and destinations offline, play on social media channels and more.

    Hiking maps or excursion destination maps are available at the Hartberg Tourist Office, Allegasse 6, or on our website. Order brochures here!

    Roadbook

    A variant: Start at the Pferschywirt

    • from the Pferschywirt we walk a few steps and then turn immediately left (according to the signs),
    • we keep to the signposts during the whole tour and thus do not turn right in the forest "to the Sepplbaum", but continue to keep to the left,
    • from now on the path leads us straight on slightly downhill,
    • at the bottom we turn right and follow the signs at the fork,
    • at the priority sign we continue left and after a straight stretch we come to the Roman grave in Lebing, where we continue straight ahead on the municipal road,
    • we pass a small chapel and at the bus stop on the left side we turn right and follow the road for the next 1.2 kilometers,
    • passing a farm we go downhill along the gravel road and turn right at the bottom of the road,
    • pass the bridge and follow the winding municipal road uphill through the forest,
    • at the end of the forest we now see the Mineralosolium on the left side, before we continue after a few deep breaths in here and we can already see the back of the Eichbergerhof,
    • we follow the bend to the right and pass the place name sign "Eichberg",
    • from here there are two possibilities: turn left (this is the way to Aichberg Castle) or turn right briefly and then immediately left again (see signposts)
    • if we choose the second option, the path leads us a bit steeper downhill next to the road,
    • before the large bridge you can choose whether you want to visit the large playground with Kneipp facility and refreshing brook (recommended!) and thus continue on the left or you decide for the path that continues on the right (also large playground),
    • from here it goes a little further through the forest,
    • past a pond with a hut uphill again, until you reach the country road and follow the path over the sidewalk to the Pferschywirt. (long straight line)

    A little tip: Park at the Gasthof-Pension Pferschywirt and walk 500 metres along the forest and hunting trail directly to the viewing tower.

    Public transport

    Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

    Parking

    Google Maps_Pferschywirt

    Google Maps_Eichbergerhof


    e.g.: at the Pferschywirt, Kleinschlag 22 or at the Eichbergerhof, Eichberg 22

    Google Maps_Pferschywirt

    Google Maps_Eichbergerhof

    Coordinates

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    47.381020, 15.972690
    DMS
    47°22'51.7"N 15°58'21.7"E
    UTM
    33T 573421 5247965
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Equipment

    Safety Notice:

    Important telephone numbers:

    • European emergency call: 112
    • Mountain rescue call: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
    • Rescue: 144
    • Fire department: 122
    • Police: 133

    The path can be walked without any major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family.

    Tips for even more hiking pleasure: Rules of conduct when hiking

    A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest:

    (Source: www.bundesforste.at)

    • Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
    • Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest!
    • Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
    • Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!Basically, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day in the forest for personal use. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.

    Equipment:

    • Small backpack with drinking bottle (+supplies)
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle"
    • Rain and sun protection
    • Hiking sticks as needed
    • Cell phone
    • Small first aid kit
    • Route description
    • Before the start of the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack the appropriate food.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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