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Three mill path, Vorau

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,7 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 140 hm

Downhill 140 hm

Highest point 786 m

This leisurely hike leads through the entire market Vorau in the region Joglland - Waldheimat and invites you to explore the center of the village and the surrounding area.

A beautiful, quiet walk through the Dreimühlenwald forest with many benches is particularly inviting. Without any particular difficulties, this tour is suitable for all ages and generations. There is also a refreshment stop at the stage destination. The rustic Brennerwirt inn awaits hikers with a well-deserved snack. For all nature lovers, there is also a special feature to discover there:

Back in the market center of Vorau, there are also various inns and cafes that spoil guests with culinary delights. The various small stores invite you to stroll around.

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More information

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

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

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Vorau, Griesplatz, outdoor pool (free)

We start at the Griesplatz in Vorau
We hike leisurely along hiking trail no. 2 to the Dreimühlen mills.
From the Dreimühlen we continue to the Marienmarterl
Afterwards we come to the inn Brennerwirt in the district of Riegersberg, where you can have an excellent snack.
From there we follow the markings back to Vorau.

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.

Visit also the monastery Vorau or the open-air museum - two very special destinations in the region Joglland - Waldheimat!

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

www.joglland-waldheimat.at
www.oststeiermark.com
joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

Tourist info Vorau
Bahnhofstraße 80, 8250 Vorau
Tel.: +43 3337 2508

tourismus@vorau.at
www.vorau.at

Hiking map of the municipality of Vorau: available from the Vorau tourist information office: Tel.: +43 3337 2508

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

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