Buchkogel Round, Stubenberg

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,2 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 260 hm

Downhill 260 hm

Highest point 906 m

Through beech forests in the beautiful ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee in eastern Styria, this hike takes you to the Buchkogel. At the summit, a particularly beautiful view of Lake Stubenberg awaits you.

A beautiful hike that takes us to the Buchkogel. We start at the breakfast pub Stelzer Lex in Zeil near Stubenberg.

The hike begins with a moderate ascent to the lower Wetterkreuz, from now on it climbs steadily uphill until you reach the back of the Buchkogelzug. After a short steep climb on a narrow path along the ridge, you will reach the summit of the Buchkogel. Here you will be rewarded for the effort with a magnificent view.

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More information

Mit dem Auto- aus Wien kommend:

Über die Südautobahn (A2) bis zur Abfahrt Hartberg - via Bundesstraße (B54) in Richtung Graz - 2 km nach Kaindorf in Richtung Graz Abzweigung Richtung ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

Aus Salzburg/Deutschland kommend:

Autobahn über Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) bis Graz - weiter über die Südautobahn in Richtung Wien (A2) bis zur Abfahrt Gleisdorf West - Bundesstraße (B54) bis Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

Bed and Breakfast Stelzer-Lex

The hike on the Buchkogel starts at the Stelzer-Lex bed and breakfast. It begins with a moderate ascent to the lower Wetterkreuz.

There the trail leads into the forest and climbs through woods to the ridge of the Buchkogel mountain. After a short steep climb on a narrow path along the ridge, you will reach the summit of the Buchkogel. Here you will be rewarded for the effort with a magnificent view.

The descent first leads through mixed forests again to a crossroads, from the Gaber homestead it goes steeply downhill on a side road, before crossing another short stretch of forest.

Below the forest, the trail leads you past meadows to a side road, which you follow parallel to the slope until you reach the Stelzer-Lex inn.

Important telephone numbers:

Euronotruf: 112

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police 133

Tips for even more hiking fun: Rules of behaviour when hiking

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at)

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is particularly active during this time.Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!Basically, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day in the forest for personal use. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.

Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)Sturdy footwearAppropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"Rain and sun protectionHiking poles as requiredMobile phoneSmall first aid kitRoute descriptionBefore starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

We recommend:

After the hike a jump into the cool water (in the summer months) in the Stubenbergsee just right!Enjoy at the end of the hike, one of the many culinary delights of the ApfelLand

Bus:

Direkte Busverbindungen von der Landeshauptstadt Graz und der Bundeshauptstadt Wien

www.postbus.at

Bahn:

www.oebb.at

Mit SAM werden Fahrten zu Sehenswürdigkeiten oder die Abholung nach einer Wanderung für alle möglich.

SAM- Sammeltaxi im ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

HF 6947 Frühstückspenison Stelzer-Lex

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., you can find out:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5