Hiking route Genusswanderweg Riegersburg (Historischer Rundweg) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Thermen- & Vulkanland Hiking route Genusswanderweg Riegersburg (Historischer Rundweg) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Thermen- & Vulkanland

Genusswanderweg Riegersburg (Historischer Rundweg)

The historic circular route leads around the centuries-old Riegersburg Castle and invites you to linger at numerous culinary destinations.
Myths, adventures and scary stories entwine around the impressive landmark of Eastern Styria. Riegersburg Castle, which could never be conquered during the centuries of its existence, was once considered the strongest fortress of the Occident. Today it is a popular destination for excursions. Perched on the towering basalt rock of a former volcano, it offers a magnificent view over the surrounding rolling hills with their forests, vineyards, meadows and fields. All this and much more can be discovered on the historical Riegersburg circular route. The Riegersburg is not only worth seeing from the outside, inside there are several exhibitions or museums, such as the witch museum. Adventurous people can climb the path on the basalt rocks themselves. This experience is not only insanely exciting, but also unique in Austria!

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
3,6 km
Route
1:00 h
Time
85 hm
Uphill
85 hm
Downhill
396 m
Highest point

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You can arrive by public transport. It is also possible to arrive by car via the A2 Südautobahn. Freeway exit: Ilz/Fürstenfeld
The trail starts in the center of Riegersburg and leads past Riegersburg Castle, which you should definitely see from above. Past and behind the castle, we come back to the town center.
Take enough time to explore Riegersburg Castle in all its facets! Also enjoy the breathtaking view of the castle!

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at  www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website  www.busbahnbim.at

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Tourist Office
Gästeinfo Riegersburg

Riegersburg 87
8333 Riegersburg
Tel.: +43 3382 55 100-33
riegersburg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

Kompass hiking guide "Styrian Volcano Country - On the trail of the volcanoes". Descriptions, route maps and elevation profiles ISBN 978-3-85026-096-1 www.kompass.at

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