Starting point of the tour
Gravel parking lot in front of the Celtic rampart
Destination point of the tour
Gravel parking lot in front of the Celtic rampart
Route description Winter hiking in the Celtic village Schwarzenbach: at the Keltenberg
Starting from the parking lot, past the Celtic rampart, the path leads over the wooden bridge to the Kelten festival grounds. There you can see the first animals like pigs, chickens, peacocks, and hares. If snow conditions permit, there are opportunities for sledding or simply enjoying the winter. The path continues past the stage on the right to the Johann-Giefing observation tower. On the way there, visitors pass the goat hotel and other animals such as emus and Cameroon sheep. The barrier-free observation tower is accessible at all times, and restroom facilities are also available.
As long as the weather allows, the open-air museum can also be visited in winter (entrance by inserting a 2-euro coin). After leaving the tower, the circular hiking trail continues to the left, past the open-air museum and the alpacas. Along the way, there are always information boards and benches to rest. At the bottom, the Celtic rampart and the gravel parking lot come back into view.
Directions
Coming from Vienna: A2 towards Graz, exit Krumbach, turn left at the "Weißes Kreuz" intersection (former inn), continue to Hollenthon and Wiesmath, in Wiesmath turn right after the town hall onto "Höllstraße". Follow the road to the T-junction. The Celtic park is located there. Turn right and follow the road to the desired point.
Coming from Graz: A2 towards Vienna, exit Grimmenstein, continue left to Warth and Scheiblingkirchen, turn right after Spar, cross bridge, follow the road through Innerschildgraben, in Thernberg turn left at the Landgasthaus Thaler and continue along Brombergerstraße, turn right at the T-junction, then left at the next T-junction. Continue to Hochwolkersdorf, at the village T-junction turn right and then left. Follow Schwarenbachstraße, keep left after the switchbacks and follow the road to the desired point.
Parking
Parking available
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