Winter hike Eisenerz - the Erzberg in view

A leisurely winter hike from the center of Eisenerz to the meadows of Hohenegg. A short tour with a beautiful view of the Erzberg.

This short and easy hike brings you closer to the Erzberg, so to speak: the unobstructed view from the meadows of the Hohenegg to the “Styrian loaf of bread” will surprise many a hiker. The striking steps characterize the shape of the Erzberg, so that the pyramid-like appearance is known far beyond the borders of Styria. What can be seen today represents an important Styrian economic factor with a long tradition: Spate ironstone has been mined since the Middle Ages and in the present day, no less than three million tons of ore are mined every year and delivered to the iron and steel works in Donawitz and Linz. If you want to combine the hike with information about the history of the Erzberg and the town of Eisenerz, you can visit the museum in the Old Town Hall on Bergmannsplatz in Eisenerz (prices and opening times tel. 03848/3615).

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

7,0 km

Route

2:30 h

Time

360 hm

Uphill

360 hm

Downhill

1057 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

Download GPX data

Download KML data

More information

From Graz: A9 to Traboch exit, continue on the B115 to Eisenerz

From Vienna: S6 to exit Leoben Ost, then first the B115a and from Trofaiach the B115 to Eisenerz

We start at the overview board at Dr.-Theodor-Körner-Platz in Eisenerz (1) and walk along the thoroughfare for approx. 300 m to the Liebfrauenkirche. Immediately after the archway at the church, we turn right into Lindmoserstraße - GH “Zur blauen Kugel” - and continue straight ahead. After crossing the Erzbach stream, we see the red-white-red markings. Shortly afterwards, the start of the Jubiläumssteig Hohenegg begins, which leads in serpentines to the Schichtturm (built in 1581). Behind the Schichtturm (2), 758 m, we follow the yellow signposts and follow trail 601 in the direction of Hohenegg. A forest path climbs slightly uphill until we reach the road and follow it uphill to the left. It is a leisurely walk, with impressive views of the Eisenerzer Ramsau valley and the towering peaks behind.
The open spaces soon reveal the striking, pyramid-like silhouette of the Erzberg from here. The road ends at the few houses at Hohenegg (3), 961 m. Here we continue slightly uphill towards Donnersalpe, first along the fence and then across the meadow to the wooden hut (4), 1057 m, where we turn back. During a break, we enjoy the view of the Erzberg and the Eisenerzer Reichenstein with the Reichensteiner Hütte. The way back leads via the ascent route, whereby we no longer go to the Schichtturm, but follow the access road downhill, which leads to the center of Eisenerz.

To extend the hike, the Donnersalpe is a worthwhile destination, whereby the tour is extended by approx. 3.2 km and 460 m (only possible with snowshoes).

Information on the history of the Erzberg at: www.vaerzberg.at/geschichte/

Eisenerz is easily accessible by train and bus.

The exact timetable and general information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at und ÖBB Fahrplanauskunft

Several parking options in Eisenerz.

Refreshment stops in Eisenerz:

Gasthaus Bräustüberl, Tel.: +43 3848 2335, 8790 Eisenerz, Flutergasse 5, www.dorfwirt.at

Gasthaus Volkskeller, Tel.: +43 664 187 3045, 8790 Eisenerz, Vordernbergerstraße 33, www.volkskeller-eisenerz.sta.io

Eisenerzer Hof, Tel.: +43 3848 25510, 8790 Eisenerz, Hieflauer Straße 17, www.eisenerzerhof.at

Gaststätte Franz August, Tel.: +43 664 375 2801, 8790 Eisenerz, Dr.-Karl-Renner-Straße 9,

Cafe Barbarastubn, Tel.: +43 676 541 5606, 8790 Eisenerz, Bergmannplatz 2, www.barbarastubn.sta.io

Freytag & Berndt WK 041 Hochschwab, Veitschalpe, Eisenerz, Bruck an der Mur, Wanderkarte 1 : 50.000

Regional leisure map Erzberg Leoben (available at the tourist office and in the inns)