Schoberkogelweg, Birkfeld

• We start the hike at the former Birkfeld train station parking lot and walk along the sidewalk past the petrol station up the “Dechantleitenweg” towards the center of Birkfeld
• From the lower main square straight ahead to the upper main square, past the Marian column up towards Bergasse
• At the water hydrant, go straight on into the forest and then come to the Esser cross
• Cross the Pireggerstrasse and follow the Alte Gasenerstrasse
• Past the Laglbauer farm and the Jagaleitner farm through the forest
• After a few kilometers we come to the Breitenauer Landesstrasse, on our right is the refreshment stop Gh. Baumgartmühle
• At this road we go left over the bridge and after about 50m we turn right, past the houses
• From now on it's uphill again, after the farm “Hansl in der Leitn” we hike up through the forest and come to the farm “Schoberbauer” and so it is not far to the Schoberkogel
• Once we reach the Schoberkogl, we are rewarded with a beautiful view and you can see 7 church towers
• After the rest on the Schoberkogel, we walk a short distance along the path from where we came, but then keep to the right and hike around the Schoberkogel and come back at a high seat where the tour ends and take the same path back to the starting point at Birkfeld station

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.

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