Sillweger Aussichtswarte-Runde von Fohnsdorf

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,5 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 230 hm

Downhill 230 hm

Highest point 955 m

“The cozy one:”
The Sillweger Aussichtswarte is easy to hike to from Fohnsdorf and is a wonderful place to linger and enjoy. By taking a short detour, you can also visit the Fanestorf ruins and the Styrian heart planted with greenery.

Highlight: Fanestorf ruins, lookout point

The starting point of the hike is the main square in Fohnsdorf. From here, the trail initially leads along paved roads through the village before turning into an ascending forest path. The varied path leads through dense forest and offers the first beautiful views on the way to the Sillwegeraussichtswarte. The lookout point, situated at 1000 meters, rewards you with an impressive view over the Mur Valley. The descent is via the wide Sillweg forest path back to the starting point.

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By Car:

From Vienna (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A2 motorway towards Graz.
Switch to the S36 at exit 99-Knoten St. Michael towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
Take the Zeltweg-West/Fohnsdorf exit.
Follow the B77 to Fohnsdorf.

From Graz (approx. 1.5 hours):

Take the A9 motorway towards Linz.
Switch to the S36 at exit 161-Knoten St. Michael towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
Take the Zeltweg-West/Fohnsdorf exit.
Follow the B77 to Fohnsdorf.

From Salzburg (approx. 2 hours):

Take the A10 motorway towards Villach.
Take the exit 63-Knoten St. Michael onto the B96 towards Tamsweg.
Switch to the B97 at Tamsweg towards Murau.
Continue on the B317 towards Judenburg.
Turn onto the B77 at Judenburg towards Fohnsdorf and follow it to the destination.

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.

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

Am Hauptplatz oder beim Stadion von Fohnsdorf

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern