Kuruzzen hiking trail Burgau

Accessible by public transport

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

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 8,1 km

Time 2:15 h

Uphill 100 hm

Downhill 100 hm

Highest point 370 m

A historically interesting circular hike in the border area with two highlights, the Burgauberg lookout and faithfully reconstructed Tschartake near the Lafnitz.

A circular hike in the border region between the provinces of Styria and Burgenland, which will not only delight hikers interested in history. In the centre of Burgau, the numerous hiking and recreational trails are indicated by a very original brochure stand. Before or after the hike, you should take some time to visit the moated castle, first mentioned in a document in 1367, which is owned by the municipality and is Burgau's landmark. Along the way, you will find numerous information boards depicting the development of the region over the last few centuries. You will also learn about terms such as Hoadnsterz, Türkentommerl, Tschartake, Kuruzzen, Kruzitürken and the "pepper - paprika line". In addition to the history, this circular hike also impresses with its views, something you wouldn't expect in the "lowlands". The Burgauberg lookout point is an ideal resting and viewing point with a fantastic panoramic view, with panorama boards to help you find your way around. Another highlight is the opportunity to climb into a faithfully recreated Tschartake (border guard tower) right next to the Lafnitz.

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From Vienna: A2 to exit Lafnitztal, continue on the B50 to St.Johann in der Haide and the L411 to Burgau

From Graz: Take the A2 to the Riegersdorf junction, then change onto the S7 towards Heiligenkreuz/Budapest and continue to the Fürstenfeld exit. Continue for approx. 5 km towards Bad Blumau on the L401. At the junction in Bierbaum, turn right onto the L402 towards Burgau and follow this road to Burgau.

Detailed information on how to get to us can be found here.

There are several parking spaces in the center of Burgau.

We start from the main square of Burgau and in the middle of the square we find two artistic objects, a wheel and a walker, where we find info sheets about the walks. We pass the parking lot and continue around the castle pond. We orientate ourselves by the church tower, go up the parish stairs to the pilgrimage church. A few more steps uphill and we are directly at the church, where we turn right to the Pfarrweg. At the next crossing we keep to the right and follow the elevated road slightly downhill. At the big crossroads we go straight on and after a few meters we turn left into the hiking trail. An idyllic stretch of path follows, over bridges and past a pond. Continuing on a sidewalk parallel to the road, we cross the Lafnitz River and from now on we are in Burgenland. Passing the Bleier Inn, we change the side of the road, follow the sidewalk and then keep slightly to the right uphill through the populated area until we reach the hill and see the lookout station in front of us. The detour to the Burgauberg lookout is worthwhile, as we find a comfortable place to rest and informative panoramic panels in all directions. Continue along the Höhenstraße past the municipal office and the elementary school, straight on at the next intersection until you see the bicycle junction 65 on the left after about 1.3 km. Here we go right across the meadow slightly downhill, cross an access road and follow the bike path across the meadow in the direction of bike junction 66. Arrived in the valley at the road, we now go left to the sports field, where directly a meadow path leads to the Lafnitz and Tschartake. Now we keep to the right, walk a short distance along the Lafnitz, branch off to the left and continue hiking between the farmland. At a gravel road junction we turn right and immediately left again. Arrived at the priority road, we keep left and follow the course of the road until we reach our starting point again, the main square of Burgau.

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (are there GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting the incident (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What is the weather like at the site of the incident?

Packing your rucksack correctly makes many things easier: pack heavy items first. Your water bottle should always be easily accessible in a side pocket. Everything you need frequently, such as sunglasses, a camera or a hiking map, should be packed on top. Every rucksack should contain emergency equipment, including blister plasters, and it is always advisable to dress in layers!

Emergency rescue number: 144

Take your time and enjoy the panorama from the viewing platform.

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

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