Way of happiness (Glücksweg) Hatzendorf

The "Glücksweg" (the trail of happiness) in the "Glücksdorf" (happy village) Hatzendorf - circular trail in search of happiness. Follow the traces of happiness and find out what famous personalities have to say about happiness.

Starting at the Malerwinkl, you will find several sculptures, along the way there are 26 happiness boards with sayings that are meant to inspire reflection, and resting places that invite you to linger. Right in the village there is a lucky donkey that you can stroke, and next to it a fountain where you can make a wish. Walk through the village, along meadows and forest edges, cross the lucky bridge with the dove of peace. You will also find the patron saint of water, John Nepomuk, here.Let's go in search of happiness together, happiness can be very simple... A "happy trail" has some happy stories: naturalness, sustainability, regional products, manageability and art.

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

3,6 km

Route

0:55 h

Time

18 hm

Uphill

18 hm

Downhill

290 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.

Starting from the Malerwinkl opposite the agricultural college Hatzendorf, we walk on the circular trail through the village centre, the forest and meadows along streams. We go to various stations and keep our eyes open. Always in search of happiness ...You can generally start anywhere along the path, as it is a circular route.

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at

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Parking facilities are available in Hatzendorf.

Information at:

Restaurant + Kunsthotel Malerwinkl
Hatzendorf 152
8361 Fehring
Phone: +43 3155 2253
office@malerwinkl.com
www.malerwinkl.com