Kirchschlag forest educational trail D13

Theme trail from Hönigwirt parking lot

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Elevation profile

3,82 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 3,82 km
  • Ascent: 101 egm
  • Descent: 101 egm
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Lowest point: 413 m
  • Highest point:514 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Kirchschlag forest educational trail D13

Brief description

short route passing the Kirchschlag castle ruins

Description

Family-friendly path conveying a lot of knowledge about the forest. A highlight is the Kirchschlag castle ruins. Refreshment options & sightseeing under tips.

Starting point of the tour

Hönigwirt parking lot

Destination point of the tour

Hönigwirt parking lot

Route description Kirchschlag forest educational trail D13

Marking D13

The path starts at the parking lot next to the Gasthaus Hönig and leads along the main square to the Raiffeisenkasse, where it turns left into Mühlgasse and then continues to the left. Afterwards, the path follows the street until a forest road. From there it continues towards the castle ruins. At the next opportunity (before the castle), the path continues to the right (signposted "Waldlehrpfad" - forest educational trail). At the end of the forest educational trail, a field is reached where the path goes downwards to the left. The last section leads to "Venedigstadt" and follows the street towards the town center back to the starting point.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit at Krumbach. Continue on the Krumbach junction. Continue on Kirchschlager Str./B55 towards Kirchschlag.

From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Continue on Kampichl and Hauptstraße. Hauptstraße turns left in Zöbern and becomes Austraße. Follow L137 to Unterhaus near Krumbach and turn right to Kirchschlag.

Parking

sufficient parking spaces available

By train to Edlitz/Grimmenstein station, then by regional bus to "Gemeindeamt" Kirchschlag

More info can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

Always take suitable hiking maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and some food. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency service numbers: Rescue 144 / Mountain Rescue 140

Safety information

Make sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change rapidly and unexpectedly. Therefore, always start suitably equipped (e.g., rain protection, snacks, drinks...). Check if the restaurants and huts you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and planned return before you set off.

Map recommendations

Hiking trail D13 in the Kirchschlag leisure map

Author's tip

Refreshments:

Hotel Post / Hönig Wirt

Inn Bräuhaus Kogelbauer

Gasthaus Pürrer

Points of interest along the way:

Kirchschlag castle ruins

Other:

Kirchschlag rose garden

Kirchschlag fortified church

Kirchschlag city museum

Kirchschlag castle bath

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