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Hubertus Chapel in Riegersbach_Vorau_Eastern StyriaPhoto: TV Joglland Waldheimat, CC BY-ND, Verein Vorauer Wirtschaft
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A peaceful hiking trail with wonderful views of Masenberg and Wechsel.
easy
Distance 8.4 km
2:18 h
251 m
256 m
879 m
666 m
This hiking trail takes us from the center of Vorau via Riegersbach to the Brennerwirt inn. It continues over a small hill to the Hubertus Chapel on the Forster Höhe. Once you arrive at this small forest clearing with a rest area, you can breathe in the fresh forest air and listen to the birds singing. It is a very peaceful place to reflect. On the way back, you pass the Krogger Chapel. At a nearby crossroads, keep right towards Vorau and walk straight ahead past the Milchrahm farm into the forest behind it. Once you reach a hill, continue walking through meadows and you will see the Vorau market below. Walk along the asphalt road into the village.
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easy
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easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
879 m
Lowest point
666 m
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Vorauerhof InnTips and suggestions
You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com
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- We start at the town hall in Vorau and walk through the narrow alleyway past the former Rechberger inn towards the cold storage facility.
- We climb up to a housing estate and follow the trail below the estate until we reach the Brennerwirt inn, owned by the Rechberger family, via meadow paths.
- There we can recharge our batteries and take a break to enjoy the beautiful view of the Vorau market and the Masenberg.
- We continue our hike up the asphalt road to Forster Höhe.
- Along the hiking trail, we have an impressive view of the Wechsel and Burgenland, all the way to the Hungarian lowlands.
- We continue straight ahead, past houses and farms, until we come to a small clearing.
- There we find the pretty Hubertus Chapel with a small rest area. Every year, an open-air mass for believers is held there.
- We return to the junction for Bruck an der Lafnitz. We walk down the asphalt road until we come to a small chapel, the so-called Krogger Chapel
- Continue down the road and turn right at the next intersection.
- This will take you to the Milchrahm farm. Turn into the farm, cross the farmyard, and walk into the forest behind it.
- Follow this forest path uphill. At the top, you will come to a residential area. From here, you can already see the market town of Vorau.
- We follow the hiking trail and turn left. A little further down, we turn right at the next intersection and walk along the small road.
- We cross the main road and turn into the former sports field towards Vorau.
- We walk down the small Parkgasse, past the town hall park, and arrive back at the town hall of Vorau.
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Mostschank HolzerMarket town Vorau
Vorauerhof Inn
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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
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A2 Pinggau/Friedberg exit: B54 Wechselbundesstraße Rohrbach/Vorau exit. Continue towards Vorau.Coordinates
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47.436020, 15.878710
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47°26'09.7"N 15°52'43.4"E
UTM
33T 566258 5253993
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Important telephone numbers:
European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.
Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: https://www.bundesforste.at/english.html)
- Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
- Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
- Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest
- In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.
- Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
- Sturdy shoes
- Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle".
- Rain and sun protectionWalking sticks as required
- Mobile phone
- Small first aid kit
- Route description
- Before starting the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
8.4 km
Duration
2:18 h
Ascent
251 m
Descent
256 m
Highest point
879 m
Lowest point
666 m
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