Sillweger Aussichtswarte-Runde von Fohnsdorf

The hike starts at the main square in Fohnsdorf. From here, the route initially follows asphalt paths through the village in the direction of Sillweger.
After leaving the village area, the gradual ascent begins on unpaved paths. The path leads through wooded sections, which become denser as you ascend and provide shade. There are small clearings along the way that offer the first views of the surrounding region. The route climbs steadily up to the Sillwegeraussichtswarte.
At the highest point of your route, the Sillwegeraussichtswarte, you will be rewarded with a far-reaching view. On clear days, the view extends as far as the surrounding mountains and valleys of the Mur Valley. The Sillwegeraussichtswarte is the ideal place to take a break and enjoy the surroundings.
The way back leads from the viewpoint down via the Sillweg. This section is mostly on wide forest paths and has fewer steep sections, making the descent pleasant. The trail takes you back towards the center of Fohnsdorf, where the tour ends at the main square.

• Backpack with rain cover
• Telescopic / hiking poles
• Mountain / hiking boots
• Gloves: waterproof and warming
• Headgear / sunglasses
• Outerwear: Onion layer system, T-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood
• Hiking pants
• Seat pad
• Drinking bottle / thermos flask (on cooler days a warming drink is pleasant)
• Snack
• First aid kit with blister plaster and tick tongs

For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021)

• Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!
• Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
• Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
• Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!
• Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
• If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!
• When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
• Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!
• If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
• Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!
• A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at  6/2021)
• Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.
• Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
• Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
• In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:
Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
Weather service:
www.zamg.ac.at
Direct link mountain weather Styria:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark 
Other important equipment

• Route descriptionDetailed
• plan of the hike
• Hiking map: For overview a map in scale 1 : 50 000 of the respective region
• GPS device
• cell phone

Fohnsdorf is easy to reach by bus. The nearest train stations are Judenburg, Zeltweg and Knittelfeld. 

General information about public transportation in the region: www.verbundlinie.at
Busstopp Center Fohnsdorf

Murtal Taxi, Tel.: +43 660 1018101, 8740 Zeltweg, www.murtal-taxi.at 

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern