Hiking route Stuhleck circuit, Rettenegg - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus Hiking route Stuhleck circuit, Rettenegg - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

Stuhleck circuit, Rettenegg

The circular trail leads from the center of Rettenegg to the Stuhleck with the Alois Günther Haus, before returning via the Pretul. 
Along the "Himmel auf Erden" (Heaven on Earth) planetary trail, the circular route leads mostly through wooded areas up to the Schwarzriegel. The forest thins out here and you soon reach the Alois Günther Haus. You can recharge your batteries at a leisurely stop before setting off on the way back. The descent is via the Pretulalm. The Roseggerhaus offers another opportunity to stop for refreshments. On the way down, there are always wonderful views of the Fischbach Alps, the Rad and the Schneealpe.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
18,0 km
Route
6:30 h
Time
1020 hm
Uphill
1020 hm
Downhill
1782 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

From the S6, exit at Spital/S and take the L117 to Rettenegg. Municipal office, Rettenegg
  • Starting from the parking lot of the Rettenegg municipality, we walk down towards the main road to the first stop, the star pavilion of the planet trail.
  • We cross the bridge to the Rettenegg Dorfstadl.
  • After the information boards about the sun and Mercury, we reach the planets Venus and Mars.
  • We follow the markings and reach the next planets.
  • We walk through a wooded area on a forest path to Uranus.
  • A steep section begins after the Forellengasthof Joglland.
  • We walk until we reach the next planet, Neptune.
  • Here we turn right and reach the Stuhleck, the last planet, Pluto.
  • We return along the same route to the Schwarzriegel.
  • Once at the Schwarzriegel, we go straight ahead and follow trail 02 via the Peter Bergner Warte to the Roseggerhaus.
  • Return to the village along the Alpannonia feeder road with trail number 741
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In summer, blueberry bushes can be picked on the summit slopes of the Stuhleck.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
In Rettenegg, there are several parking options, for example at the municipal office.
You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office

8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com 

Current weather 

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM  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.

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What the weather will be like

Rettenegg (856m)

23.08.2024
very sunny
14°C 26°C
24.08.2024
sunny
17°C 28°C
25.08.2024
sunny
17°C 27°C
Kindererlebnis-Bauernhof Perhofer, Silvia | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Rene Strasser

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