

Hike to the Katharinenstein, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
The hike leads to a legendary place in honor of the parish patron saint St. Catherine in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
The route leads from the center of St. Kathrein am Hauenstein via the so-called mining settlement to the Katharinenstein. According to legend, the parish patroness protected the inhabitants here from being taken over by the Turks in 1529. A footprint of St. Catherine reminds us of the appearance of the parish patroness. The water that collects there is said to have a healing effect.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
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June
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August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
8,0 km
Route
3:00 h
Time
370 hm
Uphill
370 hm
Downhill
1146 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
The municipality lies in the valley of the Hirschbach, a tributary of the Feistritz, in the Fischbach Alps and is part of Peter Rosegger's Waldheimat. It covers an area of 19.25 square kilometers. Of this, 40 percent is agricultural land and 55 percent is forested.
By car:
From Vienna via the A2 Südautobahn highway and the S6 Semmering expressway to the Krieglach exit. Now via the Alpl to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
From Graz via Weiz and Birkfeld to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.
By car:
From Vienna via the A2 Südautobahn highway and the S6 Semmering expressway to the Krieglach exit. Now via the Alpl to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
From Graz via Weiz and Birkfeld to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.
- We start in the center of St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
- Along the hiking trail no. 14 we walk in the direction of the mining settlement
- We turn left and walk along the Montanweg for a while
- Now we follow the path no. 12
- Before we reach the Willenshofer Inn, we keep to the left and turn onto trail no. 8.
- We hike along this path until we reach the Katharinenstein.
- The way back leads us via the farmstead "Haltbauer" and path no. 22 back to the village.
- At the Zeilbauer homestead we turn off onto trail no. 23 and hike until we are back in the village.
St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is also known for Peter Rosegger. Visit the exhibition and his favorite church!
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Stop number: WZ 4210 St. Kathrein/H.-Ort
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Stop number: WZ 4210 St. Kathrein/H.-Ort
St. Kathrein/H., parking lots around the municipal office (free)
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
Current weather
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.
Community St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
Tel.: +43 (0)3173 4030
www.st-kathrein-hauenstein.at
Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com
Current weather
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.
Community St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
Tel.: +43 (0)3173 4030
www.st-kathrein-hauenstein.at