Walk on the "Hugo von Montfort" Literary Trail to the Schlossberg

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 0,7 km

Time 0:45 h

Uphill 35 hm

Downhill 35 hm

Highest point 525 m

Actually, an alternative old town hike with a summit reward. From the historic old town, the trail leads directly to the scenic Bruck Castle Hill – along the Literary Trail, which was established in memory of the last troubadour, Hugo von Montfort.

From Minoritenplatz (notable: the Minoriten Church), we pass the workshop of the Bruck taxidermist Sherif, climb numerous steps, and pass the stations of the Literary Trail, until we reach the plateau of Schlossberg. Here, we are rewarded with a beautiful view of the city and the Murtal.

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S6 Semmering Expressway – Bruck an der Mur City Center/Minoritenplatz

Numerous parking spaces in the Bruck an der Mur city center, including above-ground and underground garages.

Minoritenplatz - Herzog-Ernst-Gasse - Kupferschmiedgasse - Schloßbergsteig - Schillerstraße (Kulturhaus)

No technical difficulties.

Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Literary Trail and Old Town Loop – a delightful combination.

Bruck an der Mur is easily accessible by both train and bus.

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