alpannonia Stage 1 Fischbach – Pretul

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 23,2 km

Time 8:00 h

Uphill 1051 hm

Downhill 465 hm

Highest point 1583 m

From Fischbach, past the mystical Teufelstein and Peter Rosegger’s Waldheimat, to the Pretul

The first stage of the Alpannonia Long-Distance Hiking Trail begins in the hiking village of Fischbach and leads over the Pretul to the Roseggerhaus. Along the trail, there is a shuttle service to the town of St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.

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Take the S6 to the Kindberg - Mürztal - Fischbach exit, or go via Birkfeld to Fischbach.

The Styrian main route of the alpannonia® hiking trail begins in the center of Fischbach with an ascent to the so-called “Zellerkreuz.” The trail continues to the Almtor, from where a side trail leads to the summit of the Teufelstein (1,499 m) in about 15 minutes. The Teufelstein is home to Styria’s oldest alpine place of worship. From Almtor, the trail continues at a leisurely pace without any major inclines toward Alpl. From Alpl, the trail climbs steadily to the Rattener Alm with its striking wind farm. From there, you reach the Rosegger shelter via alpine meadows.

Tip: Take a detour to Peter Rosegger’s birthplace and the forest school. At Alpl, you can visit the forest school founded by Peter Rosegger.