Hike to the Katharinenstein, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 8,0 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 370 hm

Downhill 370 hm

Highest point 1146 m

The hike leads to a legendary place in honor of the parish patron saint St. Catherine in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.

The route leads from the center of St. Kathrein am Hauenstein via the so-called mining settlement to the Katharinenstein. According to legend, the parish patroness protected the inhabitants here from being taken over by the Turks in 1529. A footprint of St. Catherine reminds us of the appearance of the parish patroness. The water that collects there is said to have a healing effect.

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More information

The municipality lies in the valley of the Hirschbach, a tributary of the Feistritz, in the Fischbach Alps and is part of Peter Rosegger's Waldheimat. It covers an area of 19.25 square kilometers. Of this, 40 percent is agricultural land and 55 percent is forested.

By car:
From Vienna via the A2 Südautobahn highway and the S6 Semmering expressway to the Krieglach exit. Now via the Alpl to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.

From Graz via Weiz and Birkfeld to St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.
St. Kathrein/H., parking lots around the municipal office (free)

We start in the center of St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
Along the hiking trail no. 14 we walk in the direction of the mining settlement
We turn left and walk along the Montanweg for a while
Now we follow the path no. 12
Before we reach the Willenshofer Inn, we keep to the left and turn onto trail no. 8.
We hike along this path until we reach the Katharinenstein.
The way back leads us via the farmstead "Haltbauer" and path no. 22 back to the village.
At the Zeilbauer homestead we turn off onto trail no. 23 and hike until we are back in the village.

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.

St. Kathrein am Hauenstein is also known for Peter Rosegger. Visit the exhibition and his favorite church!

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: WZ 4210 St. Kathrein/H.-Ort

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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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Community St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
Tel.: +43 (0)3173 4030
www.st-kathrein-hauenstein.at