Winter hike to Schwabenbartl.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,6 km

Time 1:07 h

Uphill 198 hm

Downhill 121 hm

Highest point 814 m

Schwabenbartl at the end of the Fölzgraben valley is a popular starting point for hikers and walkers.

This leisurely hike takes us along a well-cleared municipal road into the Fölz. The gently ascending road into the Fölzgraben to the cozy Alpengasthaus Schwabenbartl is suitable for all age groups. Along the Fölz river, with a view of Fölzstein, we walk through a beautiful winter landscape. We enjoy the fresh air and look forward to a traditional Styrian snack, the famous "Ofenbratl" with semmelknödel and sauerkraut, or the "Bergsteigertorte" with coffee at the Schwabenbartl (Tel. 03861/3334, open year-round, closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays from December to April, and closed in November).

The estimated walking time for the route is about 1 hour.

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From the south: From Kapfenberg on the B20
From the north: Via Mariazell and Seeberg on the B20
From the east: Via Semmering on the S6 to Kapfenberg, then continue on the B20

There are various parking spaces in the town. These are clearly marked.

Starting from Kassecker Platzl in Aflenz, we follow the walking path along Schulgasse into the Fölz. Along Fölzstraße, we now hike upstream with a view of Fölzstein, through Fölzgraben to Schwabenbartl. We return via the same route.

Mountain Rescue Emergency Number: 140

We recommend wearing comfortable, ankle-high footwear with a good sole (possibly with shoe spikes) and using trekking poles.

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If you are too tired for the return journey after your visit to Schwabenbartl, Taxi Hochschwabreisen (Tel. 03861/2400) and Taxi Gombotz (Tel. 03862/24990) are happy to provide pick-up services.

By train to Bruck/Mur or Kapfenberg and from there take the bus to Aflenz Kurort.
Line 171 (Bruck/Mur - Aflenz - Turnau) or Line 172 (Bruck/Mur - Aflenz - Mariazell).
For information on trains and buses, visit www.oebb.at and www.verbundlinie.at.

Regional taxi companies: Taxi Hochschwabreisen (Tel. 03861/2400) and Taxi Gombotz (Tel. 03862/24990).

For more information:
Tourismusverband Hochsteiermark
Tel. +43 (0)3862 55020
www.hochsteiermark.at