Perchau, Kreuzeck, Steinschloss
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This tour leads from the village of Perchau am Sattel over the Kreuzeck-Höhe back down to the stone castle.
From the hiking starting point in the village of Perchau am Sattel, this path leads through meadows and forests up to the Kreuzeck-Höhe. From there it goes downhill again to the impressive and interesting Steinschloss castle ruins. Go into the castle ruins and explore the remaining walls. From there you can also marvel at the views of St. Blase, the Thajagraben, the Wölzertal or the Murtal with Teufenbach and Katsch.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
More information
Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Always go straight on until you reach Gotthardsdorf (Perchau am Sattel).
Coming from Tamsweg via Ranten (or Stadl an der Mur) drive to Murau. Turn right here and drive via Laßnitz, St. Lambrecht and Mariahof to Neumarkt. Turn left here and drive to Gotthardsdorf (Perchau am Sattel).
This hike starts at the hiking starting point in the village of Perchau am Sattel and then leads up to the western hill to the Perchau church in Gotthardsdorf. Then it goes south past the Brunnerberg towards the north to the Lackner homestead near the fountain. We continue through forests and meadows northwest to Kreuzeck. From there you descend to the Steinberg, where you should then see the stone castle.
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Parking is possible at the Perchau hiking start point behind the former community center.
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Steinschloss von oben | © Tourismusverband Region Murau | tricky.pics
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Steinschloss | © Tourismusverband Region Murau | marygoodfoto
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Aussicht vom Steinschloss | © Tourismusverband Region Murau | René Hochegger
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Wandern | © Tourismusverband Region Murau | Tom Lamm
What the weather will be like
Mariazell (860m)
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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