- Brief description
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This partially rather demanding circular route - mainly through shady forests - leads over the shrine promenade to the dragon's seat and back over a somewhat steep climb past the Ägydius Chapel.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Route
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Gasthof FischbacherhofFischbachKirchenwirt0.0 kmPfarrkirche Fischbach0.1 kmDrachensitz2.3 kmKirchenwirt6.2 kmGasthof Fischbacherhof6.2 kmFischbach6.2 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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A very varied path that offers a lot, from traces of a dragon to St. Ägydius, the Fischbach parish patron.
- Directions
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We start our tour at the village square in Fischbach. From here we walk past the church towards the elementary school. There we cross the street to the cemetery and turn right into the Roseggersiedlung. Here we walk slightly uphill for a short time until we turn left following the yellow markings onto path no. 2. A shady forest path with fragrant conifers leads us to the “Faschingbauer Kreuz” wayside shrine and then on to the dragon seat. The tracks of a dragon and a beautiful view of Eastern Styria await us there. Here we enjoy the view on the rest benches before we continue to the right after a short, very steep connecting path to hiking trail no. 3. After a few hairpin bends we come to the state road, where we keep left and after about 50 m turn right onto path no. 6 towards Oberdissau. On the so-called Ägydiweg/Schafbrand (path no. 6) we hike back to the starting point at the Ägydius Chapel along a steep forest path.
- Highest point
- 1,047 m
- Endpoint
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Fischbach
- Height profile
- Equipment
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Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle".
Rain and sun protectionWalking sticks as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink.
- Safety instructions
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European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at )
Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and lighting fires are strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person is allowed to pick 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.
- Tips
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Fischbach also offers many places to stop for refreshments and a great swimming pond with a mini golf course.
- Additional information
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You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:
Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
info@joglland.at
www.joglland-waldheimat.at
Eastern Styria
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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM
- Parking
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There are enough parking spaces at our hiking starting point - the village square in Fischbach.
- Author
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The tour Drachensitz und Ägydiuskapelle is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Hochsteiermark
4041
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Joglland - Waldheimat
1486
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Fischbach
351