Stuhleck circuit, Rettenegg

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 18,0 km

Time 6:30 h

Uphill 1020 hm

Downhill 1020 hm

Highest point 1782 m

The circular trail leads from the center of Rettenegg to the Stuhleck with the Alois Günther Haus, before returning via the Pretul.

Along the "Himmel auf Erden" (Heaven on Earth) planetary trail, the circular route leads mostly through wooded areas up to the Schwarzriegel. The forest thins out here and you soon reach the Alois Günther Haus. You can recharge your batteries at a leisurely stop before setting off on the way back. The descent is via the Pretulalm. The Roseggerhaus (Closed in 2026 for renovations) offers another opportunity to stop for refreshments. On the way down, there are always wonderful views of the Fischbach Alps, the Rax and the Schneealpe.

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More information

From the S6, exit at Spital/S and take the L117 to Rettenegg. Municipal office, Rettenegg
In Rettenegg, there are several parking options, for example at the municipal office.

Starting from the parking lot of the Rettenegg municipality, we walk down towards the main road to the first stop, the star pavilion of the planet trail.
We cross the bridge to the Rettenegg Dorfstadl.
After the information boards about the sun and Mercury, we reach the planets Venus and Mars.
We follow the markings and reach the next planets.
We walk through a wooded area on a forest path to Uranus.
A steep section begins after the Uranus.
We walk until we reach the next planet, Neptune.
Here we turn right and reach the Stuhleck, the last planet, Pluto.
We return along the same route to the Schwarzriegel.
Once at the Schwarzriegel, we go straight ahead and follow trail 02 via the Peter Bergner Warte to the Roseggerhaus (Closed in 2026 for renovations).
Return to the village along the Alpannonia feeder road with trail number 741

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133

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

Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: https://www.bundesforste.at/english.html)

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 rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own 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.

In summer, blueberry bushes can be picked on the summit slopes of the Stuhleck.

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
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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