Reinischwirt - Absetzwirt circular route

The soft ground under your hiking boots lets you stroll along comfortably. From here on you should also keep your eyes open for the first mushrooms. Don't hesitate to leave the path now and then and look for porcini mushrooms under young conifers or on areas overgrown with moss. Please only take mushrooms that you know. For less experienced pickers, it is a good idea to carry a mushroom book with you.

The path you stroll along is marked with the number 569 and a sign to the Absetzwirt. After about one kilometre on the new forest road, follow the markings to the right.

You will now reach the Schratlofen natural monument. Take your time here for a rest and don't forget to capture this motif with your camera. This is a rock tower named after the Schraten, which is what forest spirits were called in former times.

Now follow the signs always in the direction of Absetzwirt, which is unfortunately currently closed, until you reach the junction of several hiking trails.

At this junction you have to turn sharply left and always follow the trail with the number 14/23 until you reach the Reinischkogelweg after about three kilometres. Now turn left downhill and take the path with the number 23 back to the Reinischwirt.

Hopefully you now have a rucksack full of porcini mushrooms on your back, if not, you can also taste them already deliciously prepared at the Reinischwirt. Your photo of the Schratlofen will remind you of this wonderful hike for a long time to come.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible. Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.

All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at: www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival

Nearest train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

Information offices:

Stainz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 710, 8510 Stainz, Hauptplatz 1

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com