Oberzeiring - circular hike to the transmitter

The market town of Pölstal consists of the villages of Bretstein, Oberzeiring, St. Oswald-Möderbrugg and St. Johann am Tauern. The village of Oberzeiring is known for its spa centre, which specialises in the treatment of respiratory diseases. The historic market has also made a name for itself with the show mine and the THEO studio stage. Starting from Oberzeiring, there are numerous local recreational trails that can be used for everything from simple walks to mountain hikes. With the Oberzeiring circular hike to the transmitter, you get to know the wooded mountain ridge in the north of the village. The hiking trail is on gravel roads, forest paths and trails, is well marked and leads along beautiful cultivated areas up to approx. 1300 m above sea level. On the ascent you have a beautiful view of the nearby Lachtal hiking and skiing area, which you can recognise from the wind turbines. A tip on the side: Above the farm vlg. Taurer, hiking trail 7 leads to the Klosterneuburger Hütte, with the option of continuing to the peaks of the Lachtal.  On the descent of this circular hike we pass the Calvary Church built in 1860 and the Crucifixion Chapel. Conclusion: A round hike to feel good in the Pölstal region.

We start in Oberzeiring (1), 932 m, at the information office of the tourist association, walk in the direction of the spa hotel and shortly before turn right onto the Knappenweg. We pass the Oberzeiring health resort and reach the entrance to the historic Silberstollen, where we follow a path uphill to the left. The trail leads to a wide path. Turn right and hike slightly uphill with a view of Oberzeiring. When we reach a gravel road, we turn left and stay on the road (number 5) for the next 1.4 km until we reach the Hoanzl junction. At this junction we continue left, stay on the road and hike comfortably uphill to the farm vlg. Taurer (2), 1200 m. A few more metres uphill and we reach the Möderbrugg / Klosterneuburger Hütte / Sender crossroads. We leave the road and hike right along forest roads and forest paths uphill through the forest to the highest point of this ridge, where the transmitter (3), 1269 m, is also located. The trail is well marked and partly signposted with wooden boards (number 5a). We hike continuously downhill through the partly dense forest until we come to a meadow area and enjoy the view in the direction of Habring. A short distance along the edge of the meadow and further through the forest we come to a turnoff in the direction of the Jausenstation Hoanzl. Continue straight downhill and you will soon reach a large meadow with a view of Oberzeiring and the Kalvarienberg church (4), 1034m. The detour to the church and the Crucifixion Chapel is short and definitely recommended. Behind the church there is a rest area with table and benches. After a leisurely break, we hike downhill across the large meadow area and follow the wide path (number 4) with the Stations of the Cross until we reach the gravel road we already know. From here we follow our ascent path back to Oberzeiring.