R2_Hiking in Hollenthon _Round Stickelberg - Geretschlag-Hollenthon

Hiking route from Parking lot at the Hollenthon sports ground

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Elevation profile

12,63 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 12,63 km
  • Ascent: 336 egm
  • Descent: 336 egm
  • Duration: 3:40 h
  • Lowest point: 524 m
  • Highest point:825 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: R2_Hiking in Hollenthon _Round Stickelberg - Geretschlag-Hollenthon

Brief description

Discover Hollenthon via Stickelberg and Geretschlag.

Starting point of the tour

Parking lot at the Hollenthon sports ground

Destination point of the tour

Parking lot at the Hollenthon sports ground

Route description R2_Hiking in Hollenthon _Round Stickelberg - Geretschlag-Hollenthon

The starting point is the parking lot at the Hollenthon sports ground. Follow the markings of the circular hiking trail towards Lichtenegg, Pesendorf. In Pesendorf, turn right according to the signs. Then right again onto the Pucher farm road.

Follow the markings of the circular hiking trail further to Stickelberg. From Stickelberg, follow the road towards Hollergraben. There is the possibility to connect with circular hiking trail 8 of the municipality of Wiesmath. This leads to Geretschlag and from there follow the markings back to Hollenthon/sports ground. Distance: 12.7 km

Directions

Coming from VIENNA: A2 to the Wr. Neustadt junction, then onto the S4 towards Mattersburg - exit Lanzenkirchen, turn right towards Bucklige Welt - Lanzenkirchen - Hochwolkersdorf (birthplace of the 2nd Republic) - Wiesmath - HOLLENTHON.

Coming from GRAZ: A2 exit Grimmenstein - turn right onto the B54 - after 500 m turn left towards Kaltenberg/Lichtenegg - after 6 km in Kaltenberg turn right towards Lichtenegg - after 50 m turn left again to HOLLENTHON (6 km).

Coming from EISENSTADT: S 31 exit Forchtenstein - then Hochwolkersdorf-Wiesmath-HOLLENTHON.

Parking

Adequate parking spaces are available at the Hollenthon sports ground.

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

Equipment

Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the emergency mountain rescue number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather can change suddenly in the mountains. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before you set off.

Further safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Author's tip

Dining option at the inn Zum Stickelberg.

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