Hartberg-round with viewpoint Kreuzbühel, Schäffern

Name: Hartberg-round with viewpoint Kreuzbühel, Schäffern
Brand: Steiermark
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)

The Hartberg-round offers a wooded path through nature and leads to the highest vantage point in the municipality of Schäffern. The path leads past a lovingly designed garden at the Hacklhof farm and is lined with historical information boards that provide an insight into the history of the region.

After the end of the village, you reach a path surrounded by forest that leads towards the highest vantage point in the municipality of Schäffern. After the Hartberger Höh vantage point, there are other charming resting places such as the Patritzlkreuz, the Kegelplatz and the Putzirgl Kreuz. The trail not only promises panoramic views, but also idyllic places to take a break along the way.

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

10,2 km

Route

3:00 h

Time

320 hm

Uphill

320 hm

Downhill

887 m

Highest point

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Directions - by car

via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Schäffern exit

straight on to the crossroads
turn left - direction inn Kirchenwirt
keep right
shortly after the end of the village past the tennis court and sports field
turn left at "Waldbauernweg"
cross the highway bridge
ATTENTION: if you want to stop at the Schneeberger riding stables - continue on "Waldbauernweg"
otherwise turn right onto "Wilfingerweg"
follow the path until you reach a farm
then keep left
pass the garden at Hacklhof
turn left at the crossroads
follow "Zentralalpenweg 07"
turn left at the 2nd junction
follow the path to the "Ostösterreichischen Grenzlandweg 07"
this path leads directly back to the center
TIP: stay on the "Ostösterreichischen Grenzlandweg 07" and do not follow the "Hartbergrunde" signs - this will take you to the beautiful Kreuzbühel viewing point

We recommend a short break with a picnic and beautiful views at the Hartberger Höh and Kreuzbühel viewpoints.
If you prefer to stop for a bite to eat, a short detour to the Schneeberger riding stables/ Waldbauernrast shelter is a good idea. Please note that a short detour is necessary and we recommend that you check in advance whether the riding stables are open (Tel.: +43664/3830261).

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

church parking lot

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com