Running Lap Milky Way

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 10,2 km

Time 2:40 h

Uphill 340 hm

Downhill 338 hm

Highest point 654 m

10.2 km running circuit around the centre of Sankt Gallen in Styria

The red Milky Way running circuit plays all the tunes, from natural ground through the forest to gravel roads and tarmac, the circuit first leads along the Großer Billbach stream in the same direction as the Zinkgraben circuit, then along the Spitzenbach stream on the west side of Sankt Gallen, where you can enjoy wonderful views. At the end of the loop, you pass the Gallenstein castle ruins on the way back to the starting point.
A shortcut leads over the Geigenkogel in the direction of "Am Spitzenberg" and then back to the starting point.

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More information

From Liezen to St. Gallen:
Bus connection: The RegioBus line 910 runs from Liezen railway station in the direction of St. Gallen. The journey takes around 50 minutes.

From Altenmarkt near St. Gallen to St. Gallen:
Bus connection: From Altenmarkt near St. Gallen, the RegioBus line 910 runs in the direction of St. Gallen. The exact departure time and journey time may vary depending on the time of day.

From the main square in St. Gallen to Zinkgraben:
Footpath: A short footpath leads from the main square in St. Gallen to the Zinkgraben. A yellow signpost shows the way to the entrance to the Zinkgraben, which is located either before or after the Heurigenstube Angerer. The corresponding street name is Zufahrtsweg Maunz.

Note: Please check the current timetables for RegioBus route 910 and ÖBB before travelling to ensure a smooth journey.

In the Gesäuse region, you're mobile even without your own car during the summer months. Just one call to +43 3613 2100099 is all it takes: within operating hours, the Gesäuse shared taxi will take you to any destination in the Gesäuse — with no fixed timetable or stops.

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

There are two car parks available for the start of the running routes. The first is at the overview board of the Buchstein circuit, directly at the entrance to the Fürnholzer company. The second option is the Purkowitzer car park, opposite the Trantura mountain bike shop.
From both car parks, you can reach the starting point for all three running routes in just five minutes. A yellow signpost shows the way to the entrance to the Zinkgraben, which is located either before or after the Angerer wine tavern. The corresponding street name is Zufahrtsweg Maunz.

Gesäuse Tourism Association
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Austria
t: +43 3613 2116010
www.gesaeuse.at
Email: info@gesaeuse.at