Vulture Wall Trail
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The vulture hiking trail has a lot to offer. Especially at the so-called 'Kranzl' you have a view of Herberstein Castle, which you can't see from any other side.
Lake Stubenberg
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View of Herberstein Castle and into the Herberstein Gorge at the "Kranzlas well as the nature reserve Feistritzklamm
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Coming from Vienna:
Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via Bundesstraße (B54) in the direction of Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf in the direction of Graz turn off in the direction of ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.
Coming from Salzburg/Germany:
Freeway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue via Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - Bundesstraße (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.
First, follow the right bank of the Feistrit as far as the inn "Der neue Waldhof". Now it really starts, because the trail climbs sharply from here.Until we reach the highest point of the Geierwand, the path leads us exclusively through a beautiful mixed forest. Once we reach the highest point, we are rewarded with a breathtaking view of Lake Stubenberg and the surrounding area. After a short rest, which we have earned, we continue. The descent initially runs along the edge of the forest and then continues on meadows, past farmsteads and through a short stretch of forest to the Heinrichhöhe/ Kranzl viewpoint.From here you have a unique view of Herberstein Castle (a bird's eye view).
After this fantastic impression of this imposing building, we continue to the "Holy Grave". On this beautiful place there are three chapels.
Here a quiet, beautiful place is revealed to you, which invites you to linger.
From here, the path continues downhill through a beech forest, with beech trees whose circumference can only amaze us. Stations of the Cross accompany us on this descent,After leaving the forest, we pass the Rosalia Chapel on the outskirts of St. Johann bei Herberstein and then walk a short distance to the parish church of St. Johann bei Herberstein. In order not to go back the same way, after leaving the village of St.Johann bei Herberstein, you can continue on the bike path R8 in the direction of the Herberstein Zoo to Lake Stubenberg and return to the starting point.
To also enjoy the culinary delicacies, plan enough time.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Lake parking lot- Feistritz bridge
Eastern Styria Tourist BoardOffice ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5
Tel. :+43 3176 8882
Mobility East Styria with shared cab SAM
Get information at the tourist office about hiking maps, cycling maps and excursion destination maps and other tour tips.You can also order information material from the comfort of your own home on our website.
Eastern Styria Tourist OfficeOffice ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5
Tel. :+43 3176 8882
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Feistritztal (361m)
