Romai waterfall round, St. Jakob im Walde

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,4 km

Time 3:30 h

Uphill 490 hm

Downhill 490 hm

Highest point 1111 m

With the waterfall, the Arzberg and the moss-covered rocks, the Romai waterfall circuit is a very special experience for the whole family in the Joglland-Waldheimat region.

This loop is ideal for hot summer days: the wonderfully cool forests and the refreshing Romany Gorge, named after the early Roman settlement of this region, create a pleasant hiking climate. The waterfall and the Winkelbach stream offer young and old the opportunity to cool off in the crystal-clear water. Starting from the village center, the tour leads towards Romai, on to the Arzberg and back to St. Jakob after a refreshment stop at the hut.

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More information

Sankt Jakob im Walde is located approx. 24 km northwest of the district capital Hartberg in the far northwest of the Hartberg district. The municipality is part of Joglland.

By car:
From Vienna: via the A2 to the Friedberg exit and B54 to Rohrbach, then via Mönichwald to St. Jakob im Walde

From Graz: via the A2 to the Rohrbach - Vorau exit, then to Rohrbach and on to Waldbach and St. Jakob im Walde

From the S6 Krieglach exit via the Alpl to Ratten and St. Jakob im Walde

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
St. Jakob im Walde, former Lueger Inn (free) St. Jakob im Walde, Powerful (free)

We start at the St. Jakob/W. elementary school.
We walk past the Spar and then down to the playground
We then head left up to the Krafpunkt 1000 m chapel
We continue into the Lechenviertel and there to the KöglWe follow the markings and walk along forest paths down to the Romai gorge Once we reach the rushing waterfall, we reach a nice rest area with seating and access to the Winkelbach stream
We follow the signs and walk through the forest up to the Arzberg summit cross at 1. 111 meters
We also shouldn't miss the stop at the Arzberghütte
We continue past farms in the Lechenviertel
We finally reach the starting point again

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Mountain rescue emergency call: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire department: 122
Police: 133

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.

A visit with the whole family to the Kräftereich in the village center is highly recommended. Get to know the world of herbs!

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
-> Stop number: HF 5106, St. Jakob-Ortsmitte

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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