Gorge tour, Stubenberg am See

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,4 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 122 hm

Downhill 111 hm

Highest point 511 m

An easy hike in ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee, which has a lot to offer, let yourself be surprised.

The starting point of the hiking tour is Lake Stubenberg. At the start, the route follows the R8 cycle path to the Stubenberg power station, where you can see the centuries-old tradition of mechanical and electrical engineering combined with state-of-the-art electronic computer control.After the power station (approx. 300 m), we cross the Feistritz (river) via a ford and then turn left and walk uphill to the Laibacher wine tavern. A delicious "Brettljausn" with homemade products awaits you.

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Directions

By car

Coming from Vienna:

Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via Bundesstraße (B54) in the direction of Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf in the direction of Graz turn off in the direction of ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

Coming from Salzburg/Germany:

Freeway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue via Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - Bundesstraße (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

All parking lots around the Stubenbergsee are subject to charges (except for disabled persons § 29b).

Lake parking lot - Feistritz bridge

Starting point of this circular trail is the Stubenbergsee (east beach), here you can park the car.

After crossing the Feistritz bridge, follow the signs Nr.15 and keep to the right, the first section of the trail is also the bike path R8 to the show power plant of the Feistritzwerk.

Approx. 300 m after the power plant we cross the Feistritz (river) over a ford and then turn left and walk uphill to the Buschenschank Laibacher.

After a hearty refreshment, the circular trail leads you back to the starting point with a moderate gradient.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police: 133

Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protectionHiking poles as required
Cell phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable food and drink.