Winter hike Eisenerz - the Erzberg in view

We start at the overview board at Dr.-Theodor-Körner-Platz in Eisenerz (1) and walk along the thoroughfare for approx. 300 m to the Liebfrauenkirche. Immediately after the archway at the church, we turn right into Lindmoserstraße - GH “Zur blauen Kugel” - and continue straight ahead. After crossing the Erzbach stream, we see the red-white-red markings. Shortly afterwards, the start of the Jubiläumssteig Hohenegg begins, which leads in serpentines to the Schichtturm (built in 1581). Behind the Schichtturm (2), 758 m, we follow the yellow signposts and follow trail 601 in the direction of Hohenegg. A forest path climbs slightly uphill until we reach the road and follow it uphill to the left. It is a leisurely walk, with impressive views of the Eisenerzer Ramsau valley and the towering peaks behind. 
The open spaces soon reveal the striking, pyramid-like silhouette of the Erzberg from here. The road ends at the few houses at Hohenegg (3), 961 m. Here we continue slightly uphill towards Donnersalpe, first along the fence and then across the meadow to the wooden hut (4), 1057 m, where we turn back. During a break, we enjoy the view of the Erzberg and the Eisenerzer Reichenstein with the Reichensteiner Hütte. The way back leads via the ascent route, whereby we no longer go to the Schichtturm, but follow the access road downhill, which leads to the center of Eisenerz.

To extend the hike, the Donnersalpe is a worthwhile destination, whereby the tour is extended by approx. 3.2 km and 460 m (only possible with snowshoes).

Information on the history of the Erzberg at: www.vaerzberg.at/geschichte/

Eisenerz is easily accessible by train and bus.

The exact timetable and general information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at und ÖBB Fahrplanauskunft

Refreshment stops in Eisenerz:

Gasthaus Bräustüberl, Tel.: +43 3848 2335, 8790 Eisenerz, Flutergasse 5, www.dorfwirt.at

Gasthaus Volkskeller, Tel.: +43 664 187 3045, 8790 Eisenerz, Vordernbergerstraße 33, www.volkskeller-eisenerz.sta.io

Eisenerzer Hof, Tel.: +43 3848 25510, 8790 Eisenerz, Hieflauer Straße 17, www.eisenerzerhof.at

Gaststätte Franz August, Tel.: +43 664 375 2801, 8790 Eisenerz, Dr.-Karl-Renner-Straße 9,

Cafe Barbarastubn, Tel.: +43 676 541 5606, 8790 Eisenerz, Bergmannplatz 2, www.barbarastubn.sta.io

Freytag & Berndt  WK 041 Hochschwab, Veitschalpe, Eisenerz, Bruck an der Mur, Wanderkarte 1 : 50.000

Regional leisure map Erzberg Leoben (available at the tourist office and in the inns)