Bärnhof - circular hiking trail, Waisenegg

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,1 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 235 hm

Downhill 230 hm

Highest point 893 m

Easily accessible hiking trail: This wonderful walking trail invites young and old alike.

Ein leichter Wanderweg durch viel Wald, entlang von Bauernhöfen, lädt zum Entspannen ein. Unterwegs wird man immer wieder mit einer schönen Aussicht belohnt. Der Ausgangspunkt ist im Zentrum von Waisenegg, von wo aus der Weg parallel zum Hoadholz-Rundweg zum Kern-Hütterl führt.

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More information

Waisenegg is located between Birkfeld and Fischbach in the Joglland-Waldheimat region, in the north-east of Styria!

From Graz - Weiz - Birkfeld - Waisenegg (direction Fischbach)Journey time: approx. 1 hour

From Hartberg - Pöllau - Birkfeld - Waisenegg (direction Fischbach)Journey time: approx. ½ hour

From Kindberg - Stanz - Fischbach - WaiseneggJourney time: approx. ½ hour

Car park at the municipal office (village centre).

Waisenegg,municipal office (free)

We start at the pavilion in the parking lot in front of the Waisenegg kindergarten
Passing the elementary school and the Stuhlhofer farm, the Bärnhof circular hiking trail leads us out of the village, downhill on the asphalt road until we turn left onto a gravel road
On a slight incline, we walk along the gravel road in the forest past the Kern-Hütterl and we come to a turning area for timber trucks
From now on the gravel road begins to climb
Before we leave it, we follow a section of flat forest path to later rejoin the gravel road
We walk along the gravel road until we branch off into a forest path again and walk along the meadow path towards Bärnhof
The wayside shrine at the first farm (Bärnhof) on the asphalt road invites you to linger and pause for a moment
You can also enjoy a wonderful view of Waisenegg and Strallegg from here
The road continues downhill past the Ebner farm until we branch off and continue through the forest
We leave the forest one last time and follow the asphalt road steeply uphill on the right to our starting point

European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
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.

The Kern-Hütterl is a resting place in the forest.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

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
info@joglland.at

www.joglland-waldheimat.at
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