Schwarzenegg round

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 9,9 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 20 hm

Downhill 20 hm

Highest point 320 m

Discover geological, archaeological, historical and cultural-historical features.

The hike starts in Weitendorf. You walk via Klein Weitendorf and Kainach near Wildon to Schwarzenegg Castle, then to the bathing lake in Wildon, where you can take some time to rest and cool your feet in the lake. Via Neudorf ob Wildon, you walk back to Weitendorf. Along the hiking trail, there are several interesting information boards about the geology, archaeology and history of the region.

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More information

Coming from the A9 Pyhrnautobahn - exit Wildon.
Village square Weitendorf

Beautiful circular hike from Weitendorf via Klein Weitendorf and Kainach bei Wildon to Schwarzenegg Castle, then to the bathing lake in Wildon and via Neudorf ob Wildon back to Weitendorf.Along the trail there are some interesting panels on geology, archeology and history of the region.

Small rucksack with water bottle, light hiking boots, Nordic walking poles, sunscreen, umbrella, mobile phone, detailed map/hiking map of the hike.

Please take into account your personal fitness level, the weather forecast and the current opening hours of refreshment stops. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information provided.

You will pass Schwarzenegg Castle, where history is being written. Enjoy this unique atmosphere.

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

The nearest railway station is in Ehrenhausen.

Information offices:

Leibnitz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 410, 8430 Leibnitz

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