Stone Staircase, Hartberg

Logo Stone Staircase, Hartberg
Logo Stone Staircase, Hartberg
Tour data
2.93km
357 - 776m
Distance
401hm
Ascent
01:18h
 
Duration
Brief description

On the way to the Hartberg landmark and the 99 steps up to the "Ah".

Starting point

Hartberg, main square

Route
Stadtpfarrkirche Hl. Martin
Hartberg
0.0 km
Ring
1.0 km
Ringwarte Rast
2.9 km
Ringkogel (789 m)
2.9 km


Best season
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Description

The Ringkogel is Hartberg's local mountain and the Ringwarte is the town's landmark. Both indicate that we are in Celtic country, but the Romans were not far away either. On the way to the Ringwarte, we wander through the archaeological excavations of the remaining ring wall. This not only gave the Ringkogel its name but also served to protect the Celts. The ring wall of the Hartberg Celtic settlement was about one kilometer long and originally had two gates. One was destroyed when a quarry was built, the second is still clearly recognizable as the Zangentor. Information boards along the way tell of the quarry and explain the large Zangentor complex of the Celtic settlement.

 

99 steps to the "Ah". Before we descend back into the old town, we should definitely climb the Ringwarte. The Hartberg landmark is almost 110 years old and was built in 1906. There are so many views waiting for us at the top that we have to look for quite a long time: Ah, the Hartbergerland looks good!

 

Opening hours Ringwarte:

April - October all day (closed on Mondays), closed in bad weatherAdvance booking for groups (from 20 people) by phone: +43 664 3009379 (Ms. Ingrid Reithofer)

Directions

We start at the main square in Hartberg.
The ascent to the Ringkogel begins via the Steinerne Siege up through forests and meadows. We have three options to get to the Ringkogel on foot: via the Brühlweg, the Laternderlweg or the Steinerne Stiege.
The "Steinerne Stiege" tour takes us through forests and meadows past numerous places to stop for refreshments.

Highest point
776 m
Endpoint

Ringkogel, Ringwarte observation tower

Height profile

Equipment

Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate 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

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.

Correct behavior when hiking: 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.
Additional information

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

 

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Hartbergerland office

Alleegasse 6

8230 Hartberg

Tel.: +43 3332 603 300

Vacation in Hartbergerland | Eastern Styria

 

www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM


Arrival
  • accessible via the A2 Südautobahn exit Hartberg
  • in Hartberg follow the signs to the city center/centre

Hartberg, main square

Public transportation

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Parking

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Refreshment stop
Cultural/Historical
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