From the historical ruin of Reifenstein to the Sauerbrunn spring at Thalheim Castle
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Use the tour to escape from everyday life and explore the ruin Reifenstein from the outside. Entering the ruins is prohibited, as the ruin is in great danger of collapse. Furthermore, they explore the castle Thalheim-Sauerbrunn already known in ancient times Sauerbrunnquelle and other nearby mineral water springs.
On the road...With respect for wildlife and the environment!
In the Pölstal, special emphasis is placed on the preservation of unspoiled nature. So that the pleasure of the people does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, it requires consideration measures. For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behavior in the mountains is the top priority for the hiking enthusiast.
- Use the designated parking areas
- Do not block access roads and please respect local driving bans
- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes
- Avoid approaching wildlife
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
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Coming from the S36, turn off at St. Peter ob Judenburg and follow the B114 to Pöls.
Coming from the A9, turn off at Trieben and follow the B114 to Pöls.
The tour starts either at the market town of Pöls-Oberkurzheim or at the Poier car dealership and leads through Pöls along the Reifensteiner Straße to the Meierei, here the bridge crosses the Pölsbach. After the underpass past the ruins of Reifenstein following hiking trail 6, you reach the south side of the Falkenberg where hiking trails 6 and 14 cross. Here we change to hiking trail 14 and follow it along a forest road to the district of Thalheim. From Thalheim we then hike in the direction of Thalheim-Sauerbrunn Castle, which was already known in ancient times for its mineral water from the Sauerbrunn spring. From here we return to the respective starting points.
Refreshment stops:
GH Überer, GH Köck, Cafe-Bakery Brandl, Cafe l'Angole, Cafe Living, Biobadeteichkiosk Pöls, Murtaler Pizza-Kebap, GH Widenschek
You can park right next to the Poier car dealership or at the municipal office in Pöls-Oberkurzheim
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Hoch über dem Pölstal wacht die Ruine der um 1200 errichteten Burg Reifenstein. | © Markus Beren | Markus Beren
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Quelle Sauerbrunn, Paracelsus soll geäußert haben ,,Bibite! Sanum est!'' (,,Trink, das ist gesund!'')t | © Markus Beren | Markus Beren
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Kirche von Pöls | © Markus Beren | Markus Beren
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romanische Karner (Aufbahrungsstätte) | © Markus Beren | Markus Beren
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Blick in das Tal von Pöls in Richtung Norden, im Hintergrund der Windpark Oberzeiring und die noch vom Schnee bedeckten Gipfel der Niederen Tauern. | © Markus Beren | Markus Beren
What the weather will be like
Mariazell (860m)
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
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