Lantern path, Hartberg

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,0 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 420 hm

Highest point 785 m

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

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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

Hartberg, P+R Kloster/Schramm parking lot

Hartberg, parking deck, Alleegasse 6 - subject to charges (information on charges)

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.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police: 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.

Correct behavior when hiking: Rules of conduct when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behavior in the forest:

(Source: www.bundesforste.at)

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 garbage in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2 kg 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
Cell phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable food and drink.