Merkendorf round 2 (Merkendorf-Runde 2)

Accessible by public transport

Hiking taxi

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 3,2 km

Time 0:30 h

Uphill 83 hm

Downhill 83 hm

Highest point 382 m

3 kilometers around Steinberg! Short, moderately difficult walking tour with a beautiful view of the Gleichenberger Kogel. A real feast for the eyes during an active activity for the experienced and motivated.

A short but promising walking or running route. Here you have a good opportunity to further train and prove your skills. The round is too short? Why not combine Merkendorf Round 1 with Round 2!

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More information

Arrival by car from Vienna:
Freeway A2 direction Graz - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd.

Arriving by car from the direction of Graz:
Freeway A2 direction Vienna - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd

Arrival by train:
Austrian Federal Railways: TelNr. 0043 (0) 51717 or www.oebb.at

Detailed information on how to get to us can be found here.
at the starting point - here

The Merkendorf-Runde 2 has its starting and end point at the bus stop at the height of Mitte Steinberg and presents you with a minor challenge right at the beginning - overcoming a longer, steeper climb up the Steinberg. You will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Gleichenberger Kogel and a relaxing, further course. A short section of the route takes you downhill along the edge of a forest - it could be a bit slippery here after bad weather - please make sure you are sure-footed!

Only 3000 meters long, but with a steep climb, the route is optimal for the experienced and motivated. It is short, but especially at the beginning very intense and can be extended by coupling with the Merkendorf round 1 as you like.

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 ambulance: 144 European emergency call: 112 firefighters: 122 police: 133

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six WH 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?

Proper backpack packing makes many things easier: Pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within reach in a side pocket. All the things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit, including blister plasters, belongs in every rucksack and it is always advisable to dress in layers.

Enjoy the wonderful view!

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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Tourist Office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Gästeinfo Bad Gleichenberg
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Str. 1/top 4
8344 Bad Gleichenberg
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-44
badgleichenberg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

Running and walking brochure pick up at the tourist office