Hiking route Hartberg-round with viewpoint Kreuzbühel, Schäffern - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus Hiking route Hartberg-round with viewpoint Kreuzbühel, Schäffern - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

Hartberg-round with viewpoint Kreuzbühel, Schäffern

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.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

10,2 km
Route
3:00 h
Time
320 hm
Uphill
320 hm
Downhill
887 m
Highest point

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More information

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.

 

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

 

Gallery

Kindererlebnis-Bauernhof Perhofer, Silvia | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Rene Strasser

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