Hiking orchard tour with Hearonymus tour guide , RETTER Pöllauberg

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 1,9 km

Time 0:35 h

Uphill 70 hm

Downhill 56 hm

Highest point 576 m

Interaktives Erlebnis zum Hören und Entdecken. Der rund 2 km lange Weg bietet auf 12 Stationen Impulse zu drei Lebensthemen: Glück, Liebe & Partnerschaft und Natur.

The ideal circular route for a walk or a short hike around the RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort. The route leads from the hotel through shady forests past the Rosenhügel to the Retter Biogut via the quince orchard to the orchard meadow with fruit rarities and back to the hotel. In addition, all hikers can internalise three life themes along this trail. The 12 stations along the route are equipped with benches, swings, viewing platforms and loungers. The tour guide with the information is your own smartphone. The Hearonymus app can be used to listen to the appropriate text for the station. Downloading the app is free, workbooks can be purchased at the reception of the RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort and in the Retter BioGut for a small extra charge.

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Pöllauberg, RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort

The Pöllau Valley Nature Park is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, the garden of Austria, approx. 60 km north-east of Graz and approx. 150 km south of Vienna

By car from Vienna
If you are driving from Vienna to Pöllauberg bei Hartberg, take the A2 towards Graz and drive about 110 kilometres until you reach the Hartberg exit. From there, follow the B54 in the direction of Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

By car from Graz
To get to Pöllauberg bei Hartberg from Graz, take the A2 motorway in the direction of Vienna. After about 30 kilometres, take the Gleisdorf West exit and then take the B54 towards Hartberg/Pöllau. Follow the B54 for about 25 kilometres until you reach Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

By car from Salzburg
To get to Pöllauberg bei Hartberg from Salzburg, take the A1 motorway towards Vienna. Drive about 110 kilometres to exit 109 (Salzburg junction). There change to the A9 motorway in the direction of Graz. At St. Michael, follow the S6 towards Kapfenberg. Continue on the S6 until the Krieglach exit. From there, take the B72 and then the L405 to Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

Pöllauberg, RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort

"Happiness and joie de vivre" designed by Monika Herbstrith-LappeThe impulse path "Happiness and joie de vivre", designed by Monika Herbstrith-Lappe, delves into the interplay of happiness, joy, creativity and vitality. For both good and stormy times. Monika Herbstrith Lappe: "People are born for happiness - happiness can be trained, preferably together and with joy."

"Love path" by Elisabeth Gatt-Iro and Dr Stefan GattThe impulse path "Love and Partnership" invites couples to reflect on their love and relationship with each other. Couples rediscover their love. Experienced therapist Elisabeth Gatt-Iro and couples coach Dr Stefan Gatt show how this is possible. Stefan Gatt: "During the journey, couples have the opportunity to consciously take time for their relationship again. They get to know new sides of each other and reconnect. Love is once again given the space it deserves."

"Biodiversity - Diversity in Nature" by nature experts Johanna Almasy MSc, Dipl. Ing. Stefan Weiss and Bakk. Veronika Zukrigl. The "Biodiversity - Diversity in Nature" impulse trail shows the wealth of vitality that the Pöllau Valley Nature Park has to offer. Johanna Almasy: "It is a true natural paradise for everyone. On the impulse trail, people discover the diversity around the RETTER Bio Natur Resort, relax on loungers, swings, benches in the orchard and in the forest and learn more about the topic of diversity.

Important telephone numbers:
European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: https://www.bundesforste.at/english.html)

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at 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 making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

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

We recommend a refreshment at the Hirschbirnbar and shopping for your loved ones at home at the RETTER Biogut.

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

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Tourism region Eastern Styria
Schloss 1,
8225 Pöllau, Austria
Phone: +43 3335 4210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.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.
Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 tours, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti paperback, ISBN-10, 376334577 available in bookshops