Stage 5: Path of 100,000 Steps, St. Kathrein - Kreuzwirt Inn
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This trail leads in 6 stages around the southern Almenland, the 5th stage starts in St. Kathrein/O. and leads over the Patscha down to the Kreuzwirt in the Weizklamm gorge.
This hike around the "Passailer Kessel" is an idea of the Kath. Männerbewegung Passail and was also planned and implemented by them. The six sections are designed in such a way that after each day's stage there is an opportunity to stop for a break or overnight stay. The stages run mainly along designated Alpine Club paths and were also marked with their own signposts. The small boards represent the colours of the hiked communities Fladnitz an der Teichalm (gold), Passail (blue) and St. Kathrein am Offenegg (red).
The trail starts in Arzberg, leads up to the Schöckl and on to the Rechberg. From there it goes via the Nechnitz up to the Teichalm, via the Osser up to the Sommeralm and via the Brandlucken to St. Kathrein am Offenegg. The last two stages then lead over the Patscha down into the Weizklamm gorge before returning to Arzberg via the Gösser and Große Raabklamm gorges.
This 5th stage leads through the beautiful flower village of St. Kathrein am Offenegg out to the Patscha saddle, which is especially known for its magnificent "3 churches view" - from the Passailer Kessel over the Sommeralm to St. Kathrein.