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Waldweg zur Mühle, Gasen

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A pleasant circular walk from the centre of Gasen in the Almenland Nature Park in Styria to the Schreinhofer Mill.

The path leads from the town center of Gasen out to the Schreinhofer mill with the largest, still intact mill wheel in Austria. For groups and upon prior reservation, the Mühlenschenke also serves drinks and makes the original Brennsterz.

The path is suitable for the whole family - even with a dog, as you don't directly come across any grazing cattle.

The path leads past the "Troadkostn", where the life-size, carved nativity figures can be admired during Advent and past the parish church, which has two patrons: St. Oswald is a much-revered patron of livestock and indicates the agricultural use of the area, while St. Barbara, as the protector of the miners, refers to mining in earlier days. Iron ore, gold, silver and arsenic were mined around Gasen until the 19th century.

On the way, beautiful views and one or two rest benches await the hikers, fresh mountain air, birdsong and soft forest floors are the bonus.

Back in town, the Gasen innkeepers invite you to a cozy stop!

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The tour in numbers

4,7 km
Route
1:30 h
Time
205 hm
Uphill
205 hm
Downhill
978 m
Highest point

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  •  We start at the entrance to the parish church, pass the "Troadkostn" and head out to the right along the forest road.
  • After about 500 metres we come to a barrier, which we bypass.
  • We now go uphill and soon after the bend we reach a bench with a beautiful view of the Gasner sports field.
  • We continue slightly uphill, after about 1 kilometre we come to a crossroads.
  • Continue left along the forest path.
  • ATTENTION: If you want to hike up to the Plankogel summit cross (approx. 1 hour), take the right path.
  • From now on we hike comfortably downhill, cross the "Stoakogler Heimatwanderweg" and follow the "Waldweg zur Mühle" and soon reach the "Runden Tisch".
  • Past the farm of the mill owners, we walk down another 500 metres along the asphalt road to the mill.
  • The path leads back up to the "Round Table", where the people of Gasen have immortalised themselves with sayings.
  • Now we follow the path "Dorf Gasen" and after about 1 kilometre we reach the parish church.
  • A few more metres down and we are back in the centre of Gasen.
The Stoanihaus is not only home to a much-visited music school, but also to an exhibition on the 40 years of activity of the popular "Stoakogler"!
​​Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verbundlinie Transport Information. For local transport we recommend the SAM shared taxi East Styria.
SAM stop: WZ3706 Gasen - Ort
All information about the region, the places to stop and stay overnight and the excursion destinations can be found at

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Naturpark Almenland Office

Fladnitz 100
8163 Fladnitz an der Teichalm
T: +43 3179 23000 
www.almenland.at | www.oststeiermark.com

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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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Gasen (830m)

23.08.2024
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