Reifenstein ruins

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 8,3 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 390 hm

Downhill 390 hm

Highest point 1060 m

Take this tour to get away from the daily stresses and explore the Reifenstein ruins in the Murtal region of Styria from the outside. Reifenstein is a fine example of a castle that has been constantly extended and expanded over the centuries. It is forbidden to enter the ruins as they are in danger of collapsing.

Hiking...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal, we are particularly concerned about 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 regulations

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wildlife

Best season

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More information

The Pöls town square is located directly in the center of Pöls.
You can park directly at the market square in Pöls!

Pöls- direction Reifensteiner Straße. Follow Reifensteinerstraße and cross the bridge over the Pölsbach stream. After the underpass, follow the hiking trail past the Reifenstein ruins until you reach the south side of the Falkenberg and pass the farm of the Rössler vlg. Spor farm. Take the Tauernstraße road back to the starting point.

Basic rules for hikers in the Pölstal...

Check your personal condition before every mountain tour and estimate your strength correctly. The length of your tour will depend on this. Plan each tour carefully. Pay close attention to the necessary equipment, make sure you have enough provisions and check the local weather forecast. Inform acquaintances about your hiking destination, as well as the planned return time, if necessary. Always stay on the marked trails. Always close fences and pasture gates. Watch out for falling rocks and do not kick any rocks yourself. Doing so will endanger other hikers. In case of bad weather, sudden indisposition or other difficulties, do not take risks and turn back in time. Avoid approaching wild animals. - Observe from a distance. Keep dogs on a leash. Use designated parking areas, please do not block access roads, and observe local driving restrictions.

What do I need when hiking?

The equipment is depending on the difficulty, location and duration of the hiking route,

as well as according to your own needs:

sturdy shoes
backpack
clothes suitable for the season
sun protection (glasses, headgear, cream)
small first-aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster, scissors and knife)
orientation aids (hiking maps)
sufficient drinks and provisions
cell phone with emergency numbers
personal medication

Another ruin in the Murtal, which can also be viewed from the inside, is the Eppenstein ruin

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 3 - Tour 6a

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at

In the Murtal region there are three free hiking maps that show the entire region with the Seetaler Alps, Seckauer-, Wölzer-, Rottenmanner Tauern, Stubalpe and the Pöls- and Murtal. The maps are in scale 1.50.000.