Interesting to know: Vorau had 330 years the right and duty to be "blood plaintiff" and "blood judge" for intentional committed major crimes - remains of the gallows from this time can still be seen!
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Hotel and restauran KutscherwirtPizzeria Don Giovanni
Vorauerhof Inn
Tips and suggestions
Tourism Association East StyriaOffice Joglland - Waldheimat
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
church quarter 24
Tel.: +43 3336 20255
joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com
Karte: Spazier- und Wanderwege im Erholungsgebiet Vorau
Roadbook
- We start at Kremserweg and walk straight ahead
- There we already walk to the gallows
- Afterwards we come back to the Kreuzkirche in Vorau
Pizzeria Don Giovanni
E-bike charging station inn Kutscherwirt
Vorauerhof Inn
Original Joglland shoes
Public transport
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Parking
Vorau is located in the East Styrian hill country at an altitude of between 470 and 1248 meters.By car:
From Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach-Vorau
From Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau
Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Vorau, Griesplatz, outdoor pool (free)
Coordinates
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Equipment
European emergency call: 112Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour 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 etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and lighting fires are strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person is allowed to pick 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal 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.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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