Archduke Johann path, Vorau

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 7,3 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 260 hm

Downhill 260 hm

Highest point 792 m

A great hike with a wonderful view over Vorau and the Joglland-Waldheimat region.

The extensive circular hike leads from Vorau Abbey down to the Brühl and leads up to the Erzherzog Johann Höhe and back again via the Amtmann Höhe. The viewing platform on the Erzherzog Johann Höhe invites you to linger. The platform offers a resting place and a telescope, for a wonderful panoramic view. The leisurely hiking tour runs mostly on well paved forest and forest paths.

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More information

Vorau is located in the East Styrian hill country at an altitude of between 470 and 1248 meters.
By car:
from Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach - Vorau
from Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Voau, monastery in Vorau (free)

We start at the Augustinian monastery Vorau
From there we hike down in the direction of Brühl
We hike along the Vorauer bach and cross an iron bridge
From there we walk up to Erzherzog Johann Höhe
Now we take the field path towards the road and go down the Amtmann Höhe again
After the Amtmann Höhe we turn left and walk along the brook downstream
We cross the bridge and follow the asphalted road in the direction of Greilbergsiedlung
From there we can already see the monastery Vorau

Walk at your own risk
Rescue: 144
European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at )

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and lighting fires are strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person is allowed to pick 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.
Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle".
Rain and sun protectionWalking sticks as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink.

Visit the only Styrian canonical monastery in Vorau. Here you will also find the world-famous library.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Stop number: HF 5343, Vorau-Stift

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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