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Entrance area of the church of the Augustinian monastery_Vorau_Eastern StyriaPhoto: TV Joglland Waldheimat, CC BY-ND, Oststeiermark Tourismus
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The hike leads, starting from the market Vorau, to the local mountain of Vorau, the Masenberg. There you will be offered a magnificent view over the East Styrian hill country.
moderate
Distance 9.7 km
3:30 h
660 m
100 m
1,260 m
627 m
The route length of about 10 km and the difference in altitude of about 600 meters are not noticeable, as you mainly concentrate on the magnificent view of the Joglland - Waldheimat region. The tour starts in Vorau, which is widely known for the Augustinian Canons' Monastery, which has existed for over 850 years. The building itself alone is impressive and always worth a visit. The guided tours offered also invite you into the history of this canonical monastery.
The underworld around Vorau Abbey is also particularly interesting: the underground passages "Sub Terra Vorau" can also be explored on guided tours.
The monastery is also a reason why numerous pilgrimage paths start in Vorau or lead there. For this reason there is also a uniform signposting, this consists of yellow-red boards with the inscription Augustinusweg and pilgrim logo. The first sign is located at Vorau Abbey.
Author’s recommendation
In the center of Vorau you can marvel at the Vorau Abbey or the open-air museum, at the end of the tour at the mighty wind turbines or the "Olmstoll".
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moderate
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Highest point
1,260 m
Lowest point
627 m
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Vorauerhof InnChurch Host Weghofer
Pizzeria Don Giovanni
Hotel-Restaurant Kutscherwirt
Pizzeria in the URKRAFT Sportcafe
Gasthof Erzherzog-Johann-Höhe
Alpine Hut atop Masenberg
Tips 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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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.
Tourist Info Vorau
Tel.: +43 3337 2508
tourismus@vorau.at
www.vorau.at
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- We start behind the Vorau Abbey
- From there we hike over the Brühl, along the Weitwanderweg 07, to the Amtmann Höhe
- Now we come to the Erzherzog Johann Höhe
- We go on to the Masenberg and have reached our destination
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Vorauerhof InnChurch Host Weghofer
Pizzeria Don Giovanni
Hotel-Restaurant Kutscherwirt
Pizzeria in the URKRAFT Sportcafe
Archduke Johann Height
Gasthof Erzherzog-Johann-Höhe
Alpine Hut atop Masenberg
Masenberg summit cross viewpoint
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.
-> Start: HF 5343, Vorau-Stift | Pick up: HF 5843, Masenberg
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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, Stift Vorau (free)
Coordinates
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47.401370, 15.887990
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47°24'04.9"N 15°53'16.8"E
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33T 567002 5250150
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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
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.
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moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
660 m
Descent
100 m
Highest point
1,260 m
Lowest point
627 m
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