Spiritual path, Ratten

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 4,6 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 167 hm

Downhill 167 hm

Highest point 910 m

On this circular route you can always enjoy the view of the village and the St. Nicholas Church of Ratten.

After overcoming a steep section of the trail on hiking path 03, you can look at rats from above for the first time. The Christian signs along the way, with texts by Martin Gutl, invite you to linger and reflect.

At the vulgo "Röckhofer" not only the view, but also the remarkable lime tree, is worth a mention.

The existing wayside crosses and monuments lead one further to the "Prembauer" and down to the Nießnitz. Following the road along the stream, the path leads back to the parish church. This section is easily passable with a wheelchair as well as with a baby carriage. Along the way, more texts await contemplation and meditation.

The tranquility of the path through woods and meadows, the texts and also the walking and lingering let you push aside everyday life and achieve relaxation for body and soul.

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More information

Ratten is located approx. 25 km north of the district capital Weiz between Pretulaple and Joglland in the upper Feistriztal valley.

By car:
From Graz - A2 to Gleisdorf - take the 2nd exit at the traffic circle (B64/B72)
From Weiz - via B72
From Germany - via A3

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.

Ratten, church (free)

We start at the church square in Ratten
Between the parsonage and the parish home we hike the hiking trail 03 upwards
As soon as we reach an access road to the farm, we leave the path
After a short ascent over a meadow we reach the first meditation place
We walk along the hiking trail further down to the "Röckhofer".
Then we turn right down the path and follow it until we reach the "Prembauer".
We follow the access road downhill to the Hammergraben
We turn right and walk on the asphalt road back to the parish church

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.

The tranquility of the path through woods and meadows, the texts and also the walking and lingering at the individual stations allow the everyday life to be pushed aside and relaxation for body and soul to be achieved.

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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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Regio Bus

Community Ratten
Tel.: 03173/2213
gde@ratten.steiermark.at
www.ratten.eu

Hiking booklet “On foot through Joglland and the Waldheimat”: available from the Joglland-Waldheimat tourist office, Tel: +43 3336 20255