Theme path Lantern path, Hartberg - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus Theme path Lantern path, Hartberg - Touren-Impression #1 | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

Lantern path, Hartberg

Partially opened
On the way to the Hartberg landmark and the 99 steps up to Ringwarte.

The Ringkogel is Hartberg's local mountain and the Ringwarte is the town's landmark. Both point out that we are in Celtic country, but the Romans were not far away either. On the way to the Ringwarte, you wander through the archaeological excavations of the remaining Ringwall. This not only contributed to the naming of the Ringkogel, but also served to protect the Celts. The ring wall of the Hartberg Celtic settlement was about one kilometre long and originally had two gates. One was destroyed when a quarry was built, the second is still clearly recognisable as the Zangentor. Information boards along the way tell about the quarry and explain the large Zangentor complex of the Celtic settlement.

99 steps up to the Ah. Before you descend back into the old town, you should definitely climb the Ringwarte. The landmark of Hartberg is over 110 years old and was built in 1906. There is so much to see at the top that you will have to look for a long time: Ah, the Hartberg region looks good!

Tip: Treasure hunt and geocaching On the Ringkogel you will encounter the Celts and Romans and, if you have GPS and luck, also a treasure. To track it down, you need a GPS-compatible device and a register at www.geocaching.com. Search for the tour "From the centre to the top". Have fun searching and finding!

Opening hours Ringwarte:April - October Wed - Sun (all day), closed in bad weather.Advance booking for groups (20 persons or more): +43 664 1520633

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
3,2 km
Route
1:19 h
Time
429 hm
Uphill
1 hm
Downhill
786 m
Highest point

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More information

  • accessible via the A2 Südautobahn exit Hartberg
  • in Hartberg follow the signs to the city center/centre

Hartberg, main square

  • Start at the main square in Hartberg. The ascent to the Ringkogel begins via the Laternderlweg up through forests and meadows.
  • Start at the main square in Hartberg. You have three options to get to the Ringkogel on foot: via the Brühlweg, the Laternderlweg or the Steinere Stiege.
  • The "Laternderl Weg" tour to the Ringkogel leads you through forests and meadows past numerous places to stop for refreshments.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Hartbergerland office

Alleegasse 6

8230 Hartberg

Tel.: +43 3332 603 300

Vacation in Hartbergerland | Eastern Styria

www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office.

You can also order information material from the comfort of your own home on our website

Eastern Styria Tourist Office

Hartberg office

Alleegasse 6, 8230 Hartberg

www.oststeiermark.com

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What the weather will be like

Hartberg (422m)

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The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
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Kindererlebnis-Bauernhof Perhofer, Silvia | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Rene Strasser

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