Winter hike Fürstensteig

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,6 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 250 hm

Downhill 250 hm

Highest point 761 m

A fine afternoon hike to enjoy the winter. Whether you take the same path back through the forest or the easier accompanying path to the main road is up to you.

Between Wörschach and Niederhofen you will discover this fine trail through the forest along rock walls and a nice brook, which is fortunately not only reserved for blue bloods. In Niederhofen you will return near the Friedstein Castle. Here you have the choice how to start the way back. The same way back through the forest or the somewhat easier, flatter way along the accompanying road to the main road - just as you like or your feet still want.

The Natur.Kraft.Plätze are located along this hike. ‘Wasserquelle’ in front of the municipal office, “Felsenwasserplatz” and “Kalvarienberg” near Friedstein Castle. You can find more information at www.schladming-dachstein.at/naturkraftplaetze

Best season

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More information

Coming from Schladming or Liezen, turn off the B320 in Wörschach, drive through the village in the direction of the town center until you reach the municipal office.
A free parking lot is located directly at the municipal office.

At the beginning, continue along the road up to Gasthaus Weitgasser, turn left here and you are already on the Fürstensteig trail, which continues along forest paths to Niederhofen. There you have the choice of returning the same way or taking the accompanying path along the main road.
The Fürstensteig can also be hiked from Stainach. Please allow an extra 0:45 h and 3.0 km for this.

Stay on the marked paths.
If you are a dog owner: keep your dog on a lead and make sure that it behaves calmly.
Winter mountain boots or sturdy shoes with a good tread
Clothing appropriate to the weather forecast.
A rucksack with snacks so that you can enjoy nature during a break.

At the end of the hike a stop for coffee and the finest cake at Gasthaus Weitgasser.

Take the 940 bus to the "Wörschach Ort" stop. Nearby is also the starting point of the hike.Bus schedule: www.verbundlinie.at

The nearest train station is in the village, but only regional trains stop here.Train timetable: www.oebb.at

SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Winter Adventure Map East