Tour data
8.74km
1,173 - 1,491m
Distance
420hm
427hm
Ascent
03:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

A circular hiking trail to the most interesting cult place in Styria, the Teufelstein in Fischbach in the region Joglland - Waldheimat with great views.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Fischbach - Zellerkreuz

Route
Teufelsteinhütte
1.7 km
Gasthaus auf der Schanz
4.7 km
Schanzsattel (1,170 m)
4.8 km


Best season
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Description
For pilgrims and pilgrims along the Styrian Mariazell Trail 06, the Teufelstein has already become a fixed point for a rest stop on the journey to Mariazell. We start the tour at the Zellerkreuz, a popular starting point for hikes in the Fischbach Alps. The panorama at the summit extends from Hochschwab over the Veitsch and Rax to the hilly landscape of eastern Styria and the Schöckl, the local mountain of Graz.

According to a legend, the devil Lucifer tried to build a tower to heaven in order to be accepted back into the realm of the blessed. However, he did not succeed in doing so in the allotted time - on Christmas Eve. This is how the Steintrum is said to have got its name.

The Teufelstein also attracts hundreds of enthusiasts every year for the early morning hike on the winter solstice to watch the natural spectacle together.

The hiking trail is marked with Teufelsteinrunde signs. Some sections also lead along hiking trail 740.

 

Directions
We start at the Zellerkreuz and hike comfortably in the direction of Nordern After a slightly ascending forest path we reach the Alptor At the Alptor we keep to the left in the direction of the Halderhütte We pass the Halderhütte and reach a beautiful alpine meadow, which we cross uphill Along the path we continue through a young forest Now we cross a forest road - a last short ascent leads us to Teufelstein We can enjoy the perfect panorama of the Hochschwab, Hochlantsch, Veitsch, Schneealm, Rax as well as the hill country of Eastern Styria.

 

After the Teufelstein we can continue hiking to the "small Teufelstein", which is located in the middle of a large alpine meadow. We keep to the markings "Teufelsteinrunde". Via a small forrest way we finally arrive at the edge of a ski slope to the saddle "Auf der Schanz". From there we take the small path next to the country road and hike a short distance uphill - it is identical to the Weitwanderweg 740. Our path is crossed by several forest roads. At two crossroads, which are relatively close together, we turn right each time Finally we come back to the forest road, from which we can go back to Zellerkreuz.

It is also possible to start the hike from the Schanzsattel.

Highest point
1,491 m
Endpoint

Fischbach - Zellerkreuz

Height profile

Equipment
Proper backpacking makes a lot of things easier!

 

Pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended! A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain! Before the start of the hike, check the opening times for refreshment stops and pack the appropriate food.

Safety instructions
Emergency contacts:

 

Rescue: 144
Euronotruf: 112
Mountain rescue emergency call: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

 

Walk at your own risk!

Tips
We can also climb the Teufelstein in combination with the Mariazeller Way 06 or the alpannonia - long distance hiking trail!
Additional information
Tourism Association East Styria

Office Joglland - Waldheimat

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

church quarter 24

Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

www.oststeiermark.com

joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

 


Directions
Arrival from Vienna: A2 to Neunkirchen, S6 direction Langenwang, exit Schwöbing over the Alpl. Through St. Kathrein and then on to Fischbach.

Arrival from Graz: A2 to exit Gleisdorf, B64 direction Weiz. Traffic circle before Weiz on the B72 direction Anger, Birkfeld, Fischbach.

Arrival from Salzburg: 145 via Liezen, then continue to Leoben, from Leoben direction Kindberg (S6), Stanz via Mürztal, Fischbach.

 

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.

Public transportation
ÖBB: www.oebb.at Verbundlinie Steiermark: www.busbahnbim.at

 

With the BusBahnBim app of the Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all connections by bus, train and streetcar in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the App Store.

Parking
Parking lot directly at the Zellerkreuz

alternatively (if you start on the Schanz): at the Schanzsattel next to the Alpengasthof Schanz


Author
The tour Teufelsteinrunde is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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Healthy climate
Cultural/Historical
A lot of view

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