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Vierbergeweg stage 3 Maria Saal/Herzogstuhl - St. Leonhard near Liebenfels

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On the 3rd stage, which starts at the Herzogstuhl in Maria Saal, you conquer the 2nd mountain, the Ulrichsberg, and then reach the Glan valley.

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Distance 15 km

4:50 h

583 m

533 m

1,013 m

456 m

The Vierbergeweg, 3rd stage from Maria Saal/Herzogstuhl to St. Leonhard near Liebenfels, is a fascinating hike through the diverse landscape of Carinthia. Starting at the imposing Herzogstuhl of Maria Saal, the route leads over about 15 km through varied forests and picturesque meadows. The trail offers hikers not only spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, but also the opportunity to discover historical sights such as the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard. The ascent to the St. Leonhard chapel rewards with a breathtaking panoramic view. The route finally ends in St. Leonhard near Liebenfels, where local hospitality and the opportunity to dine in cozy inns await the hikers. This stage of the Vierbergeweg is both scenic and culturally enriching and is ideal for hikers who want to experience the beauty and history of Carinthia.

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Ulrichsberg in the heart of the Carinthian landscape is considered one of the landmarks of our country. On its summit, there are traces from pre-Roman times and a sanctuary of the regional goddess Noreia. Impressive today are the church ruins of a late Gothic building as well as the large metal cross visible far over the Zollfeld.

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Juliana Regenfelder

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Ulrichsberg, 1,013 m

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456 m

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Pfarrkirche Pörtschach am Berg
Gasthof Lippale

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You leave the area of Herzogstuhl and hike north through the villages of Kading and Möderndorf with the eponymous castle Möderndorf. After a short stretch along the state road, you reach the town of Pörtschach am Berg. At the so-called "Beintratten," the hiking trail branches off to Ulrichsberg - WARNING: from here, follow the green, hand-painted wooden signposts! On a partly very steep forest path, you finally reach the summit of Ulrichsberg (1022 m above sea level). After a well-deserved rest, you take the well-marked descent to Karnberg, where the bishop's mass is held during the Vierberglauf. Over partly shaded forest paths, you walk to the village of Zweikirchen with the scenic Hardegg castle ruins. The wide valley floor of the Glan valley is crossed until you reach the endpoint of the stage, the town of St. Leonhard near Liebenfels.

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Herzogstuhl
Maria Saal train station
Schloss Möderndorf
Pfarrkirche Pörtschach am Berg
Kirchenruine Ulrichsberg
Karnberg im Beeren Tal - hier die Filialkirche des Hl. Martin - am Weg der 3. Etappe des Vierbergeweges (+ Bischofsmesse) - Südostansicht
die zwei Kirchen Hl. Stephanus und Johannes der Täufer mit Kriegerdenkmal - Westansicht
Burgruine Hardegg
Gasthof Lippale
Bahnhof Liebenfels

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By train to Maria Saal station

Directions

By car to Herzogstuhl near Maria Saal.

Parking

Parking lot available at Herzogstuhl.

Coordinates

46.690342, 14.346177

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46°41'25.2"N 14°20'46.2"E

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33T 450006 5170961

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Difficulty

difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

15 km

Duration

4:50 h

Ascent

583 m

Descent

533 m

Highest point

1,013 m

Lowest point

456 m

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Vierbergeweg stage 3 Maria Saal/Herzogstuhl - St. Leonhard near Liebenfels

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