Perforated stone circuit, Vorau

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,8 km

Time 1:10 h

Uphill 60 hm

Downhill 60 hm

Highest point 687 m

Embark on a mysterious journey and learn exciting facts from earlier times.

On this circular trail you can admire the unique prehistoric long stones - perforated stones. Some of them are still in their original place. The history around this prehistoric stone setting is conveyed by information boards. Start and end point of the circular walk is the Mostgut and Buschenschank Kuchlbauer in Riegersberg. Refreshments are available at the Mostgut.

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Vorau is located in the East Styrian hill country at an altitude of between 470 and 1248 meters.

By car:
From Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach-Vorau - Riegersbach

From Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau - Riegersbach

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Riegersbach, Mostgut Kuchlbauer (free)

We start at the Mostgut and Buschenschank Kuchlbauer
We follow the brown signs
Already now we can see the first perforated stones
At the end of the dirt road we turn right into the forest and cross the brook.
After the brook we continue to the left until we reach the field path again
Here we could turn right to get back to the starting point
We go on and come to an asphalted road
There we turn left and then we turn right into the housing estate.
At the end of the settlement we turn left and follow the signposts
We come to an asphalted road and turn further ahead onto the main road
After a short uphill stretch we are back on the road towards Mostgut and Buschenschank Kuchlbauer

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.

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket.
All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top.
Before the start of the hike, check the opening times for refreshment stops and pack the appropriate food.
Emergency equipment (incl. blister plaster) belongs in every backpack!
It is always advisable to dress according to the onion system!
A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain!
Do not forget a blister plaster just in case!

A snack at the Buschenschank Kuchlbauer is a must. Enjoy the homemade products.

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

Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria

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