Hiking route Large Schönauklamm-circuit, Pöllau - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus Hiking route Large Schönauklamm-circuit, Pöllau - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

Large Schönauklamm-circuit, Pöllau

Exciting circular hike in the south of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park through the Haidenwald forest, along the bird theme trail and through the Schönauklamm gorge.
Starting from the center of Pöllau, this hike stretches south over fields, hills and through forests along the beautiful landscape of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park. The bird theme trail and the romantic Schönauklamm gorge are the two highlights of this circular hike.

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easy
Level of difficulty
18,0 km
Route
5:00 h
Time
480 hm
Uphill
480 hm
Downhill
587 m
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Pöllau, Castle park
Pöllau - Haidenwaldturm - Kroisbach - GH Schrank
  • From the center of Pöllau (castle or churchyard) we start south across the main square, through Lamberggasse (Konditorei Ebner) and Hafnergasse, over the bridge of the Mausbach and follow the red-white-red markings no. 944 towards GH Schirnhofer - Stubenberg until we reach the observation tower in the Haidenwald.
  • From the Haidenwald tower, we follow the signs for "Pöllau" and "Laufstrecke" and walk in a south-easterly direction along the edge of the forest until we cross the gravel road through the Berghofer estate, Hinteregg 111, to the signpost for Ma. Fieberbründl.
  • Here we turn right over the small bridge and continue to follow the red-white-red markings no. 945 and white-green-white no. 9 to the Kroisbach bus stop, from where the two markings each run in a different direction.
  • Now follow the white-green-white no. 9 markings, descending slightly to the Kroisbach bridge. Here we join the bird theme trail and follow both markings to the fork at GH Schrank.

GH Schrank - Schönauklamm - Platzerl am Bach - Pöllau

  • From GH Schrank, our hike continues along the bird theme trail and the white-blue-white markings over the Schönauklamm gorge
  • At the exit of the gorge, we meet the red-white-red signpost no. 945 to Pöllau, which we follow to the Schönau landmark. Once here, turn right, following the yellow dot markings, to the "Platzerl am Bach" at the Safen.
  • From the "Platzerl am Bach" (next to Retter Reisen), head west over the Safenbach bridge along the asphalt road.
  • After approx. 300 m, turn right and follow the red-white-red markings no. 945 back to Pöllau.
We recommend that you climb the viewing tower in Haidenwald: a wonderful panoramic view of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park awaits you.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark. Pöllau - Schlosszwinger HF5943

Pöllau, Castle park

P&R at the pöllau bypass

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Tourism region Eastern Styria Nature Park Pöllauer Valley officeSchloss 18225 Pöllau, AustriaPhone: +43 3335 4210 www.naturpark-poellauertal.at www.oststeiermark.com 

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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.

Tourism region Eastern Styria Nature Park Pöllauer Valley office Schloss 1, 8225 Pöllau Tel: +43 3335 4210www.naturpark-poellauertal.atwww.oststeiermark.com

Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 tours, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti paperback, ISBN-10, 376334577 available in bookshops

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