Laufen/NW: via Hinterbrühl and Schönaudorf, Pöllau

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 18,5 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 330 hm

Downhill 330 hm

Highest point 484 m

For runners and Nordic walkers, there are two signposted "running routes" in the market town of Pöllau...

... If you combine the routes, the total length is 18.5 km.

The shorter route leads to the picturesque Hinterbrühl and is 4.8 km long,

while the longer section takes us to Schönaudorf and is 13.7 km long.However, if you want even more scenic variety and elevation gain,

you can use the 190 km of well-marked circular hiking trails, taking your personal fitness level into account. To do this, simply set the filter for "Hiking" in outdooractive or use the hiking map, which is available from the tourist office for € 2.50.

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More information

Pöllau, castle park
Pöllau, castle park

P&R at the Pöllau bypass

Starting from the Schlosspark, the shorter route takes us to the picturesque Hinterbrühl and is 4.8 km long. We return to the center of Pöllau, pass the castle park and continue south - this longer section takes us to Schönaudorf and is 13.7 km long.

These routes lead through varied terrain and only include slight inclines. The total time of 3 hours is a guideline for "hikers.

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 behavior when hiking/running: Rules of behaviour when hiking

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

Hikers/Runners 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.

Experience the scenic diversity of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park

Also plan enough time to enjoy the culinary delicacies

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

For local transport we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

HF5943 Pöllau Schlosszwinger

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

Tourism region Eastern StyriaNature Park Pöllauer Valley officeSchloss 1, 8225 Pöllau, AustriaPhone: +43 3335 4210

www.naturpark-poellauertal.at

www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Kompass Map, Hiking Map Nature Park Pöllauer Valley 1:30,000

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.

Tourism region Eastern StyriaNature Park Pöllauer Valley officeSchloss 1, 8225 PöllauTel: +43 3335 4210

www.naturpark-poellauertal.at

www.oststeiermark.com

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