Hartberg Kaindorf Hartberg via Marterlweg

• yellow - white markings with No. 13 to St. Stefan.
• Cross the B 54 and continue along the Jägersteig up to the Steinfeldkreuz.
• descend to Schildbach along the Kirchweg, past the Florianisäule and the Buschenschank Siedl
• after approx. 200 m. Pass the Reisinger Kreuz on the right and follow the path across the fields to the Ringhotel.
• After the Ringhotel the trail goes downhill to the confluence of the Burgbach and Angerbach streams to the Löffelbach.
• here we cross the Pöllauer Landesstrasse uphill through the forest and across the fields to Mitterdombach.
• through Mitterdombach onto the Sandwerkstrasse over the Aupach and up to the left at the cross.
• At the highest point, turn right and then descend left through the forest into the Dombachtal valley.
• at the orchard up to Haselberg
• follow the road on the right to the Steiner Kreuz cross and then follow the Marterlweg path.
• Cross the road Kaindorf Winzendorf via the Hirt Chapel and the Zettl Cross to St. Stefan.
• About 500 metres from St. Stefan along path no. 13 is the Reichl or Brunn Chapel.
• From St. Stefan in the Pöllauer Safental we follow the signs at the Felberfbauer cross, the Riegelhöf chapel and the Seegassl cross via the cemetery to the Kaindorf church.
• Now we cross the B 54 and follow the direction signs "Materlweg" uphill to Kopfing.
• in Kopfing, continue along the Hochstraße to the Steiner Kreuz cross and return to Maria Lebing along the yellow and white pilgrims' path.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112Mountain rescue emergency call: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police: 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.

Tips for even more hiking fun: 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.

Places of interest along the route:

Steiner Kreuz on the Hochstrasse.

St. Stefan Church, preserved in its original Gothic state 

Women's cave at the Buchberger farm in St. Stefan. (Visits possible on request)

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Hartbergerland office

Alleegasse 6

8230 Hartberg

Tel.: +43 3332 603 300

Vacation in Hartbergerland | Eastern Styria

www.oststeiermark.com

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Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office.

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Eastern Styria Tourist Office

Hartberg office

Alleegasse 6, 8230 Hartberg

www.oststeiermark.com