Educational nature trail for young and old. An own show apiary, the ecosystem meadow, an ant hill, the subject area forest with its plants, trees, the game and the hunt as well as the subject complex water are represented vividly. The open-cast pond as a biotope is a central point along the route. The environmental and nature trail is prepared in a way that is suitable for children, but offers a lot of valuable information that is also interesting for adults.
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Coming from the S6 exit Leoben-Ost: drive in the direction of Zentrum/Bahnhof, at the traffic light Südbahnstraße, at the Spar turn right in the direction of Proleb. Exit Leoben-West: drive towards the train station and pass the train station - at the next traffic light turn left towards Proleb. The miner's memorial is located diagonally opposite the Leoben-Seegraben elementary school.
From the starting point, you march briefly along Seegrabenstraße and then turn across the Sturz in the direction of Lichthalteweg. After about 20 minutes walking time you reach the fork Veitschbergweg and walk from there through the forest. On this path you will find a forest xylophone, barefoot path and a bark guessing game until you reach the Müllerleitenquelle. Return on the Seegrabenstraße, past the Barbara Chapel until you reach the miner's monument again.
Barbara Chapel: In this place there is a crevice in the rock, which was once used as a powder magazine. Around 1860, miners established a chapel in this rock, which was dedicated to St. Barbara. St. Barbara is the patron saint of miners and has been a constant companion of miners for many centuries as an intercessor for mountain blessings and against sudden death. Her traditional memorial day is celebrated on December 4. On September 19, 1991, the Barbara Chapel, rebuilt by many volunteers, was consecrated with a great celebration that documented the deep attachment of the entire population of Leoben to "their Bergau" and the people who live there.
From the center or train station Leoben public buses go in the direction of Proleb or Niklasdorf. Walking distance from the train station to the miner's monument is about 1.2 km/ approx. 16 min. walking time.
Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB) , www.busbahnbim.at
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a free parking lot is located opposite the miner's monument.
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Schauimkerei | © Tourismusverband Leoben | Claudia Shane
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Tagbauteich | © Tourismusverband Leoben | Claudia Shane
What the weather will be like
Leoben (542m)
Starting mostly cloudy, then clearing up slowly during the day.
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
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