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Power path, Wenigzell

Characteristics

Skill
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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 12,7 km
Time 4:00 h
Uphill 460 hm
Downhill 460 hm
Highest point 926 m
The tour starts in the center of the Joglland-Waldheimat region, in the flower road village of Wenigzell with its barefoot park, Nordic walking center and Joglland Oasis. Through the Joglland you walk to St. Jakob im Walde with the blooming Europapark and the new exhibition center "Kräftereich".
The power path gives us insight into those sources of power that gave rise to our universe, our earth and ultimately ourselves. It shows us the sources of power that have always given man power and still do today. At the same time, the hike along the power path is also a journey through time for us. The journey through time begins in Wenigzell with the point in time when everything began - 15 billion years ago, when the "power of the stars" formed our universe. We walk through all the stations of time and learn about the mysterious forces that have shaped man's existence since the beginning of time. Arrived in the realm of forces St. Jakob im Walde we are in the 3rd millennium A.D.. Chr. arrived. The hike ends there with the "Power of the Future", which gives us insights into the new millennium.

Following our inner strength and curiosity, we walk through 15 billion years of evolutionary history and learn at 15 stations about all those forces to which we ultimately owe our existence.

The power path is marked with yellow boards, along the way the stations also serve as orientation.

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

More information

Wenigzell is located in the Joglland mountains in the north-east of Styria.

By car:
From Vienna: via the A23 to the Pinggau exit and via the B54 to Rohrbach, then via Waldbach to Wenigzell

From Graz: take the A2 to the Gleisdorf-West exit and follow the L406 towards Wenigzell

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here

Wenigzell, children's playground, old armory, school, village square (all free of charge)
  • We start at the village square in Wenigzell
  • We hike through the Joglland to St. Jakob im Walde.
  • On the power trail we pass various "power stations", e.g.:   
    • Power of the stars   
    • Power of the earth   
    • Power of the word   
    • Power of love   
    • Power of home   
    • Power of the future
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

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.
  • An emergency kit belongs in every backpack!
  • A clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!
  • A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain!
There is also a lot to see in the two flower villages: The exhibition Kräftereich or the Europapark in St. Jakob im Walde or the barefoot park and the Bratlalm in Wenigzell are always worth a visit.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Start: HF 5235 Wenigzell - GH Fast | Pick up: HF 5105 St. Jakob/W or bus no. 314
You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office

8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com 

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What the weather will be like Wenigzell (814m)

Today, 24.09.2026

Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
Morning
sunny
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
cloudy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
cloudy
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Tomorrow, 25.09.2026

Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
Morning
cloudy
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

26.09.2026
very sunny
6°C 17°C
27.09.2026
very sunny
8°C 19°C
28.09.2026
very sunny
10°C 19°C
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