Reifenstein ruins

Take this tour to get away from the daily stresses and explore the Reifenstein ruins in the Murtal region of Styria from the outside. Reifenstein is a fine example of a castle that has been constantly extended and expanded over the centuries. It is forbidden to enter the ruins as they are in danger of collapsing.

Hiking...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal, we are particularly concerned about the preservation of unspoiled nature. So that the pleasure of the people does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, it requires consideration measures.

For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behavior in the mountains is the top priority for the hiking enthusiast.

- Use the designated parking areas

- Do not block access roads and please respect local driving regulations

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wildlife

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

February

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October

November

December

The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

8,3 km

Route

2:30 h

Time

390 hm

Uphill

390 hm

Downhill

1060 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

The Pöls town square is located directly in the center of Pöls.

Pöls- direction Reifensteiner Straße. Follow Reifensteinerstraße and cross the bridge over the Pölsbach stream. After the underpass, follow the hiking trail past the Reifenstein ruins until you reach the south side of the Falkenberg and pass the farm of the Rössler vlg. Spor farm. Take the Tauernstraße road back to the starting point.

Another ruin in the Murtal, which can also be viewed from the inside, is the Eppenstein ruin

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at

You can park directly at the market square in Pöls!

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 3 - Tour 6a

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at

In the Murtal region there are three free hiking maps that show the entire region with the Seetaler Alps, Seckauer-, Wölzer-, Rottenmanner Tauern, Stubalpe and the Pöls- and Murtal. The maps are in scale 1.50.000.