The "Styrian Iron Trail" allows hikers to explore the Region Erzberg-Leoben in 10 sections. The trail leads 200 kilometers and 9000 meters of altitude through the 14 municipalities of the adventure and sports region. The trail combines scenic beauty with the historical apsects of mining in the region.
The Styrian Iron Trail - an overview
Duration: 10 days - 66 hours walking time
Difficulty level: varies from easy to difficult
The difficulty can be easily divided into 3 sections, so there is something for every fitness level:
- The first three sections from St. Michael to Wald am Schoberpaß are considered a leisurely hike.
- From the fourth section onwards, more challenging mountain trails await the long-distance hiker.
- The last segments offer a beautiful finish via Trofaiach, the Himberger Eck and the Mugel to Leoben.
Season: All sections are easily accessible from May to October, although sections 6 and 7 (Sonnschienhütte closed) must be avoided from September 15 to October 15 due to the hunting ban.
Perfectly equipped
With the merchandise products you are always well equipped - snack box, drinking bottle and T-shirt in the Styrian Iron Trail design. These are direchtly available at the Erzberg Leoben Tourist Office.
Arrival via public transportation
The starting point in St. Michael can be reached comfortably and climate-friendly by train.
Almost all stops are easily accessible by public transport. (Exception: Sonnschien) From the final stop in Leoben, it's a comfortable journey home by public transportation.
In the 4 municipalities of Kammern, Mautern, Kalwang and Wald am Schoberpass, there is also the option of using the Postbus shuttle (Styrian Iron Trail fare), with over 115 bus stops, beyond the usual post office stops and without a fixed timetable, to reach your destination for just € 0.50. Selected destinations outside the service area can also be reached from St Michael via Traboch to Trofaiach.
Download the Postbus Shuttle app on Google Play and in the App Store.
The Postbus shuttle runs from Monday to Friday from 07.00 a.m. to 09.00 p.m., Saturday 09.00 a.m. - 02.00 p.m.
Arrival by car
Coming from Graz or Liezen via the A9 to the St. Michael junction, exit St. Michael, continue via the B113 to the train station.
Coming from Vienna via the S6 or from Knittelfeld via the S36 to the St. Michael junction, exit St. Michael, continue via the B113 to the train station.
There are several free parking spaces at the train station in St. Michael in Upper Styria.