Masenberg forest nature trail, Pöllauberg - short version
- Brief description
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Masenberg, parking lot shelter
- Route
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Glückskapelle0.1 kmSchutzhaus Masenberg0.1 kmMasenberg (1,261 m)0.2 kmLüßwaldsattel (1,066 m)0.9 kmMasenberg (1,261 m)3.7 km
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- Description
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... whose stations are explained in videos or on boards along the way.
There is a long and a short version of the forest nature trail. The longer version starts at the Hotel Muhr, the short version at the refuge on the Masenberg.
In addition to a separate brochure, there is also an interactive video guide for smartphones. It is advisable to install the videos on your device beforehand. Information can be obtained from the tourist office on tel. 03335 4210 and the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park Association on tel. 03335 3740.
Video downloads from "youtube" (keyword Videolehrweg) or using the QR code on the information board and folder. - Directions
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Masenberg - Lüßwaldsattel At the parking lot near the refuge close to the summit, an information board indicates the start of the forest nature trail, which is marked with yellow dots. A map on the back of the board provides information about the Pöllau Valley Nature Park. On the Masenberg summit (1261 m) above the refuge and the Glückskapelle, the first stop on the forest nature trail invites you to linger before following the red-white-red markings no. 913 and the forest nature trail to the Lüßwaldsattel saddle.Shortly before the Lüßwaldsattel, we come to station 2.
Lüßwaldsattel - Dorfhansl chapel
Once we reach the Lüßwaldsattel, we follow trail no. 941 in the direction of Pöllau and the "Waldlehrpfad" sign. The well-maintained forest path leads us to the Dorfhansl chapel, just behind the signpost. From here, the shorter trail of the forest nature trail leads up to the starting point on the Masenberg (yellow dot), the longer trail (blue dot) continues to the Hotel Muhr.Dorfhansl chapel - fork in the trail 942 - Masenberg
From the Dorfhanslkapelle chapel, we follow the forest nature trail along the forest road towards Pöllauberg and reach the 4th station of the forest nature trail at the edge of the path. Continuing along the slightly ascending to flat path, we reach the fork with the Masenbergweg and station 5. From here, we head back uphill to our starting point on the Masenberg - we follow hiking trail no. 942 and the markings of the forest nature trail. - Highest point
- 1,251 m
- Endpoint
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Masenberg, parking lot shelter
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- Equipment
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Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoesAppropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as required
Cell phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable food and drink. - Safety instructions
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Important telephone numbers: European emergency call: 112 Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data) Rescue: 144 Fire department: 122 Police: 133
The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.
Tips for even more hiking fun: Rules of conduct when hiking
A few tips on correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at )
Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time. Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any garbage in the forest. Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest! In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it. - Tips
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Visit the Chapel of Happiness, which was bought at auction in 2008 and rebuilt next to the refuge, for a prayer.
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AuthorThe tour Masenberg forest nature trail, Pöllauberg - short version is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oststeiermark
2126
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Naturpark Pöllauer Tal
1095
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Pöllauberg
353
