Gußwerk circular hiking trail

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 11,0 km

Time 3:20 h

Uphill 335 hm

Downhill 334 hm

Highest point 880 m

Easy tour that can also be recommended to less experienced hikers!

Beautiful circular hike from Mariazell to Rasing and on to Gußwerk.

On the way back we cross the Salza river, where we can cool off on hot days!

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More information

Coming from Bruck an der Mur via the B20 over the Seebergsattel and through Gußwerk. Always follow the course of the road.

Coming from St. Pölten via the B20 (Annaberg and Josefsberg) through Mitterbach and St. Sebastian. Always follow the course of the road.

parking lots in Mariazell

Route: From Mariazell we walk on the Sandbühelweg to Rasing - before the bridge over the Salza we turn right to the path to the Sigmundsberg - we pass under the chapel and along a forest path to Gußwerk - then through the village and opposite the Steiermärkische Bank (vending machine branch!) on the Sauwandpromenade to the Oberkogelbauern - we continue to walk to the Salza - over the bridge - up to the settlement Annaburg and via Wr. Neustädterstraße back to the center.

Route numbers: 17, 14, 426, 432

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency Reporting Tip - Provide answers to the six W questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Safety tips for a carefree hiking trip with dog can be found here

Good footwear is recommended!

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: Pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed like sunglasses, camera or hiking map belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

There are refreshment stops in Gußwerk and then only again in Mariazell!

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Along the way: Sigmundsberg Chapel

Here you can find a blog report with beautiful pictures by Fred Lindmoser about the circular hiking trail.

Hiking map available in the office of the tourist office