Mondweg cult hiking trail, Miesenbach

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 4,6 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 205 hm

Downhill 205 hm

Highest point 1254 m

The Wildwiesenwarte in Joglland in northeastern Styria is one of the most popular hiking destinations for the entire family in the region. The panorama is impressive, the information that you can find on the boards and take home with you is exciting.

The redesign of this 4.5 km long themed circular hiking trail between the Wildwiesenhof farm at the foot of the Wildwiese meadow and the Wildwiesenhütte hut with its observation tower at the highest point is intended to create an attractive destination for locals and visitors alike.
At 18 stations, the cultural trail provides information on folkloric and mythical themes that are still anchored in our customs today. The topics covered by this educational hiking trail range from the history of settlement in the region, the mystery of the numerous hole stones found here, and pagan Celtic customs to the themes of Bethen & Perchten, devils & witches.
In addition, “islands of strength and tranquility” have been created in particularly inviting places, inviting hikers and observers to linger and “reflect.” The outdoor furniture developed especially for the islands of tranquility gives the Kultweg and thus the Kultberg-Wildwiese an unmistakable character.

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The municipality, which covers around fifteen square kilometers, lies on a gently rising terrace in the East Styrian mountains and hills. The heavily wooded terrain rises from 781 meters above sea level to Wildwiesen at 1256 meters.

By car:
From Vienna: via the A2 to the Pinggau exit, then follow the B54 towards Hartberg to Rohrbach a. d. Lafnitz; continue via Riegersberg to Vorau to Miesenbach

From Graz: via the A2 to the Gleisdorf West exit; then follow the B64 towards Weiz; continue on the B72 via Nöstl and Birkfeld to Miesenbach

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Miesenbach, Wildwiesenhof (free)

From the Wildwiesenhof farm, we first walk in a westerly direction along a farm track through the Kulmbauer farmstead slightly uphill to a meadow
At the left edge of the meadow, the Mondweg branches off to the right and leads directly to the Wildwiese via a forest path
The view from the Wildwiese is a special experience: the 36-metre-high Wildwiesenwarte offers the most beautiful view of Eastern Styria, even as far as Hungary
The way back is either via the Floisenkogel with its weather cross in the middle of the forest or directly via the Mondweg back to the Wildwiesenhof

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.

Due to the wonderful location, there is hardly any fog here, especially in autumn, and you can enjoy the wonderful view!

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

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

Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria

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Folder Kultweg (free of charge) Hiking map Miesenbach (free of charge) Compass hiking guide Joglland
Folder Kultweg (free of charge)