Hochlantsch above Franz-Scheikl-Via ferrata, Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,9 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 780 hm

Downhill 780 hm

Highest point 1720 m

Many paths lead to the highest peak in the Almenland Nature Park, the Hochlantsch. One of them is via the “Franz-Scheikl-Via ferrata” with difficulty A/B (partly C/D).

At 1,720 meters, the Hochlantsch is the highest elevation in the Graz Mountains and in the Almenland Nature Park. The summit is a popular hiking destination and can be hiked from the Teichalm and/or from Breitenau am Hochlantsch. In addition to the impressive summit cross, the Schusserlbrunn pilgrimage church with the “Steirischer Jokl” inn are also striking points on the Hochlantsch.

The Franz Scheikl via ferrata runs along the Lantschmauer to the Hochlantsch and is a popular destination for first attempts at climbing. The route was completely renovated in 2017 and was rated A/B in difficulty or C/D in the more difficult parts. The more demanding ridge (just before the exit) can be avoided. The descent leads via the Schusserlbrunn pilgrimage church.

The path starts at the Zirbisegger car park (chargeable parking lot) and initially leads along the hiking trail to the signposted via ferrata. Appropriate equipment is necessary!

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Breitenau/H., parking Zirbisegger

Breitenau/H., parking Zirbisegger

This parking lot is chargeable.

We start at the “Zirbisegger” car park (charges apply!) and hike towards Schusserlbrunn
At the "Klettersteig" junction after approx. 750m we leave the hiking trail and turn left, following the signs.
After about 45 minutes we reach the via ferrata and follow it to the Hochlantsch summit
The descent takes place via the Schusserlbrunn pilgrimage church, taking hiking trail no. 740 back to the parking lot

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

Your safety is important to us, so we have some important information for you:

We recommend the following equipment for a hike:

Small backpack with drinking bottle (+ provisions)
aturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Directions
Via ferrata set
belt
helmet
Via ferrata gloves
Snap sling
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verbundlinie Transport Information. For local transport we recommend the SAM shared taxi East Styria.
SAM stop: BM3630 St. Jakob-Breitenau - Zirbisegger-parking spot

All information about the region, the places to stop and stay overnight and the excursion destinations can be found at

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Naturpark Almenland Office
Fladnitz 100
8163 Fladnitz an der Teichalm
T: +43 3179 23000
www.almenland.at | www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

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