Flintlock circular hiking trail

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 6,3 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 203 hm

Downhill 206 hm

Highest point 1164 m

A hike with medieval highlights and fantastic views of the Murau region!

Due to its location and size, the Steinschloss ruin is one of the most spectacular complexes in Central Europe. Visible from afar, defiant, magnificently exposed , it is at almost 1,200m above sea level, the highest castle in Styria.

Best season

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here and drive to Teufenbach. In Teufenbach turn left towards Mariahof.

Coming from Tamsweg via Ranten (or Stadl an der Mur) drive to Murau. Keep right here and drive via Laßnitz and St. Lambrecht to Mariahof.

There is plenty of parking in Mariahof.

From Mariahof you follow the road and go in the direction of the flint castle. At the top you can stop at the hut and visit the ruins. Then keep left and walk towards Lambach, continuing straight ahead. In Mariahof you come back to the starting point.

Good footwear
Sun protection
Sufficient food

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The ideal time for this tour is from April to October. Information brochures are available at the various information offices.