Lake Albert Circuit, Ratten

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 2,9 km

Time 1:00 h

Uphill 53 hm

Downhill 53 hm

Highest point 748 m

This tour is a stroller-friendly circular trail around Lake Albert in Ratten.

On this loop you can take a leisurely hike around the recreational lake in Ratten without any steep inclines. On the way there is also a refreshment stop, where you can strengthen yourself for the further part.

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More information

Ratten is located approx. 25 km north of the district capital Weiz between Pretulaple and Joglland in the upper Feistriztal valley.

By car:
From Graz - A2 to Gleisdorf - take the 2nd exit at the traffic circle (B64/B72)
From Weiz - via B72
From Germany - via A3

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Ratten, in the entire village (free)

We start at the Gasthof Albert and go left over the bridge
We continue through the Filzmoos settlement until we reach the country road
We cross this road and follow the forest road to the lake.
We can walk around the lake and return along the same path to the Albert Inn.

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.

This hike is a beautiful loop, which is also ideal for strollers. Also for children there are some attractions directly at the lake, such as a playground, volleyball court, a bocce court and the possibility to go out on the lake with a pedal boat.

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

Tourism Association East Styria
Office Joglland - Waldheimat
8255 St. Jakob im Walde, church quarter 24
Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at
www.oststeiermark.com
joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

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