Herrnalm circuit, Fischbach

• We start the tour at the hiking trailhead in Fischbach and walk toward the gas station.
• We turn off the road in the immediate vicinity of the “Zum Forsthaus” inn. A yellow signpost in the direction of “Herrnalm” serves as a guide.We walk past the bathing pond until we reach a materl.
• Here the trail leads slightly downhill across a meadow and then immediately uphill again on a forest road.
• Shortly before this, we turn left into Parkstraße.
• At the miniature golf course, we continue straight ahead along a meadow path, passing a few farms. We reach Mitterstuck Street, which we follow until we turn off onto a forest path that leads us to the forest chapel. From there, we leave the forest again and come to an asphalt road.
• White-red-white markings and hiking signs guide you past and through houses and farms.
• We turn right at the junction in the direction of “Waldandacht” and “Herrnalm”.
• We continue through the forest onto the asphalt road.
• After a farm, we turn left downhill and reach the Waisenschmid via meadows and forest.
• We walk directly towards the house in front of us and keep slightly left across the meadow, following the markings on the electricity pylon.
• After the ascent in the forest, we follow the forest road after a large meadow until we reach an asphalt road.
• Now we turn left slightly downhill until shortly before the farmhouse on the right, a sign with “Herrnalm” shows us the direction.
• The trail climbs steadily uphill along hiking trails and forest roads until we reach the Herrnalm.
• We head towards Fürstkogel and then follow Zentralalpenweg (02) and Mariazellerweg (06) to Alpengasthof Schanz.
• Once on the Schanz, take hiking trail no. 740 and part of the Alpannonia long-distance hiking trail to the Zeller Kreuz. Signposting “Zeller Kreuz”From here, walk back to Fischbach via the Gmoa on hiking trail no. 8.

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.

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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