- Brief description
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The leisurely trail around the slag heap in Fohnsdorf in the Murtal adventure region combines the history of mining with a hike in a soothing natural area near the town.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Main square Fohnsdorf
- Route
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Pfarrkirche FohnsdorfFohnsdorf4.7 kmPfarrkirche Fohnsdorf4.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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True to the motto "good things are often so close", you should take a look at the nature-history nature trail in Fohnsdorf in the Murtal adventure region. The town is inevitably associated with the history of mining, so many guests and locals are familiar with the mining museum in Fohnsdorf. What is rather little known is that there is a wonderful recreational area directly behind the museum. The nature-history nature trail will surprise many a hiker, as one would not expect this idyllic wasteland. You walk comfortably on well-kept paths through the forest, encountering numerous information boards, resting places and natural wetlands. It is quiet here and after a short time you are visually, acoustically, but above all mentally far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The trail is also very suitable for children, as the educational panels explain the local flora and fauna in a way that is suitable for children.
- Directions
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We start at the main square of Fohnsdorf (1), 736 m, and walk south along Judenburger Straße. It goes about 1 km straight ahead until we see the turnoff to the mining museum, where an asphalt road leads to the entrance of the museum on the left. Here is the start (2), 719 m, of the nature-history nature trail. We pass the buildings and mining relics on the left and orient ourselves by the signs of the theme trail. The first part of the themed trail virtually circles the former site, with several display boards providing information about the mining history of the town of Fohnsdorf. The further course leads along forest edge paths and on idyllic trails through the forest. We pass by ponds, which offer very comfortable resting possibilities. Finally, the trail passes a fish pond (3), 714 m, where we have a beautiful view of the Seetaler Alps. Via a forest path we come directly to the road, which we follow to the right into the center of Fohnsdorf.
- Highest point
- 735 m
- Endpoint
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Main square Fohnsdorf
- Height profile
- Equipment
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Small backpack with water bottle
Light hiking shoes
Nordic walking sticks
Umbrella
Cell phone - Safety instructions
- Tips
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Combine the circular nature-history trail with a guided tour at the mining museum. Tel. +43 3573 4647, www.bergbaumuseum-fohnsdorf.at
- Additional information
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Erlebnisregion Murtal
Hotel Restaurant Perschler, Tel.: +43 3573 34204, 8753 Rattenberg, Landstraße 14, www.gasthof-perschler.at
Landhaus Wilhelmer, Tel.: +43 3577 22631, 8753 Aichdorf, Bundesstraße 19, www.wilhelmer.net
Gasthof Moser, Tel.: +43 3573 21470, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Grazerstraße 3, www.gasthaus-moser.eu
Cafe Restaurant Engelhardt, Tel.: +43 3573 4880, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptplatz 9, www.engelhardt-fohnsdorf.at
Hotel Restaurant Schloss Gabelhofen, Tel.: +43 3573 5555-0, 8753 Hetzendorf, Schlossgasse 54, www.gabelhofen.at
Gasthaus Pizzeria Zum Kerzenschein, Tel.: +43 3573 20172, 8753 Hetzendorf, Judenburgerstraße 29, www.zumkerzenschein.at
Pizzeria La Rosa, Tel.: +43 3573 27548, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptstraße 14,
Pizzaservice Milano, Tel.: +43 3573 21996, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptplatz 6, www.milano-pizzaservice.at
Hauptplatztreff, Tel.: +43 3573 677 63691968, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptstraße 1
Postwirt, Tel.: +43 3573 2135, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Landstraße 17
Stoxi’s Mostschänke, Tel.: +43 3573 3554, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Schlapfkogelweg 30
Gasthaus Mooswirt, Tel.: +43 3573 3566, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Steinemetzgraben 22, www.mooswirt.com
Bäckerei Cafe Wildbacher, Tel.: +43 3573 2264, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptstraße 32c, Bäckerei Cafe Wildbacher.at
Bäckerei Konditorei Madenberger, Tel.: +43 3573 6034, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptstraße 5, madenberger.at
Fleischerei Autischer, Tel.: +43 3573 2359, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Siemensstraße 1, Fleischerei Autischer.at
Petra’s Hofladen, Tel.: +43 6641454064, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptstraße 1
Dorfladen, Tel.: +43 664 88414843, 8753 Fohnsdorf, Hauptplatz 1A, dorfladen-fohnsdorf.at
- Directions
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From St. Michael in Upper Styria via the Murtal expressway S36 (vignette required) to the exit "Zeltweg-West". Then via Aichdorf to Fohnsdorf (36 km, approx. 25 minutes).
From Judenburg via the Murtal expressway S36 (vignette required) to the exit "Judenburg-Ost" and then to Fohnsdorf (10 km, approx. 15 minutes).
- Public transportation
- Parking
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No time limit and free parking at the stadium in Fohnsdorf. The parking lot (in the country road at the eastern end of the town in the direction of Rattenberg) is only a 5-minute walk from the main square.
- Author
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The tour Nature and history trail in Fohnsdorf is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Erlebnisregion Murtal
1783
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Steirisches Zirbenland
711
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Fohnsdorf
190