Mariazellerweg section Birkfeld - Schanzsattel, Birkfeld

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 15,7 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 589 hm

Downhill 2 hm

Highest point 1171 m

Mariazellerweg section Birkfeld - Schanzsattel along the Waisenbach and through the Elmleiten to the Schanzsattel

The start of this section is in Birkfeld Auergraben and the trail runs along the Waisenbach stream with refreshments and overnight accommodation available at the Hammerlschmied inn and also at the Schanzsattel mountain inn.

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Further information on arrival: Bus station, Birkfeld
Birkfeld, bus station (free)

This section of the pilgrimage trail begins in Birkfeld at the foot of the Auerberg in the Auergraben and goes along the Waisenbach, after approx. 1 km we pass the catchment basin of the Waisenbach, after approx. 300 m we leave this forest path and continue along a path on the right, then a hiking trail
We walk past a farm and continue through the forest and the edge of the meadow
We cross the Waisenbach over a wooden bridge and pass an abandoned sawmill
After approx. 1km we come to the Hammerlschmied inn, where we can stop for a bite to eat and spend the night
We continue on the road along the Waisenbach stream and follow the red and white markings until we reach the Schanzsattel, where we can stop for refreshments at the Berggasthaus Schanzsattel

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.

Refreshments and overnight accommodation are available at the Gasthaus Hammerlschmied and also at the Schanzsattel mountain inn.

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

Infos zur Region, Einkehr- und Übernachtungsmöglichkeiten, Ausflugsziele usw., erfahren Sie hier:

Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Geschäftsstelle Joglland-Waldheimat

Kirchenviertel 24

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

Tel.: +43 3336/ 20 255

Joglland-Waldheimat

Oststeiermark

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Mobilität Oststeiermark mit Sammeltaxi SAM

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