Kapfenberger "Stadtrunde" mit Burg Oberkapfenberg

We start in the heart of Kapfenberg's old town (main square) and turn towards the Mürz River. Shortly before we reach the Mürz bridge, a partly quite steep forest path branches off to Oberkapfenberg Castle. Sweaty it goes quickly uphill and we reach after about 45 minutes walk the mighty castle complex. Here we walk in a southeasterly direction, passing the Loretto Chapel standing on a hill, until we reach a road junction (saddle, some residential houses).

Here begins the marked hiking trail to Prieselbauer. Initially a wide forest road, this soon becomes a scenic hiking trail. Now the trail continues along the slope on wide paths and only gently ascending in the direction of Bergerbauer. Finally, hiking somewhat downhill, we reach this and turn there - of course after a rest - to the northwest. Always downhill, the large Kapfenberg sports center in front of us, we soon stand on the Mürztalradweg R5, which is also often used as a walking path.

We do exactly the same and walk past the soccer stadium back to the starting point in the center of Kapfenberg.

A visit to the aforementioned Oberkapfenberg Castle, but also a stroll through the old town of Kapfenberg is definitely recommended. In summer there is also an impressive bird of prey show at the castle.

See also the videos about the bird of prey show, Oberkapfenberg Castle and the famous Kapfenberg Knights' Festival.

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at:Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at

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Tourist information regional: www.hochsteiermark.at, Tel.: +43 3862 55020

Tourism information Styria: www.steiermark.com, Tel.: +43 316 4003 0

Hiking map available free of charge at the Kapfenberg tourist office - www.kapfenberg-tourismus.at  Hiking, running & cycling- In 5 minutes in the green - folder available at the tourist office Kapfenberg - www.kapfenberg-tourismus.at