Edlseer Hoamat hiking trail, Birkfeld

• We start at the Hoamat Chapel in Birkfeld
• Along the Hoamat hiking trail we walk over the Waisenbach towards the train station
• There we walk a piece on the old railroad road, which now also serves as a bike path
• Over an old viaduct we go to the first ascent in direction Galgenwald
• On the way there are always interesting boards about the history of Birkfeld or the Edlseers
• We continue in Waisenegg in the direction of the Tiefengraber family - there we have to cross the road
• From there we walk through a piece of forest back to the old railroad road of the Feistritztalbahn/R8 cycle path
• After the 6th station we reach the other bank of the Feistritz via a bridge
• There we have the opportunity to fortify ourselves with local dishes
• Now we cross the B72 and continue on to the most challenging ascent of the hiking trail
• Over a small pasture we walk in the direction of the old Strallegger path
• Now we are in Strallegg and we go back towards the old mill in the direction of Gschaid
• On the way we pass by the wagon ranch of the Mosbacher family, where we can also refresh ourselves
• Afterwards we continue through a beautiful piece of forest to the old Stadlhofer mill
• Over a rustic wooden bridge we reach the village Gschaid
• A comfortable ascent now leads us past the family hammer vulgo Stadlhofer
• When we pass through a piece of forest and cross the small brook, we are on the last hill of the Hoamat hiking trail
• After the forest we come shortly before the descent to a meadow
• Now the descent begins over a forest path - here is the last station of the Edlseer Hoamatweg
• When we reach the valley, we hike along the Feistritz river
• At the crossing of the Miesenbach we have reached the store Hoamat-Tracht
• From here we are only a few minutes walk from the starting point.

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Walk at your own risk!

•  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.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark. 
-> Stop Number: WZ 3808 Station Birkfeld