Stage 6: Path of 100,000 Steps, GH Kreuzwirt - Arzberg
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This trail leads in 6 stages around the southern Almenland, the 6th stage starts at the Kreuzwirt inn in the Weizklamm gorge and leads over the Sattelberge mountains to the centre of Arzberg.
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.
The highlights of the 6th stage are the many beautiful views down to Passail, but also in the direction of Weiz. And the last section of the route, which leads through the "Große Raabklamm" gorge with its fantastic flora and fauna, is also very beautiful.