Circular hiking trail to the Kalvarienberg church and the Hoanzl snack station

The historic market town of Oberzeiring is known for its medical spa, show mine and THEO theater. Something that many hikers are not aware of, are the numerous local hiking trails that start directly from the village and range from easy walks to mountain hikes. The circular hiking trail no. 4 combines leisurely hiking with the enjoyment of a good snack at the Hoanzl snack station. The forest and meadow character of the tour and the well-marked paths are pleasant and make the hike attractive and relaxing at the same time. During the ascent, you pass the Calvary Church, built in 1860, and the Chapel of the Crucifixion. The funnel-shaped holes in the forest, which can be found again and again along the ridge, are striking and eye-catching. These are manifestations created by mining activities. On the way to Hoanzl, you will also pass a so-called pinge. Conclusion: A leisurely and enjoyable hike in the Pölstal region.

We start in Oberzeiring (1), 932 m, at the tourist information office, walk in the direction of the Kurhotel and turn right shortly before into the Knappenweg. We pass directly by the Oberzeiring health resort until we reach the entrance to the historic Silberstollen, where we follow a path uphill to the left. The path leads into a wide trail. We turn right and walk slightly uphill with a view of Oberzeiring. When we reach a gravel road, we keep to the right, walk a few meters downhill and see the entrance to the hiking trail on the left. The path leads past memorial stones, across a large meadow and slightly uphill to the Calvary Church (2), built in 1860 at 1034 m, and the Chapel of the Crucifixion. The detour to the church and the crucifixion chapel is definitely recommended. There is a rest area with a table and benches behind the church. The rest of the trail leads along the edge of the forest and on through the partly dense forest to the Hoanzl junction (3),1053 m. At the junction, we keep left and follow the path continuously uphill until we reach the meadows and pastures around the farm vlg. Hoanzl farm. Please pay attention to the rules of conduct for handling grazing cattle! Along a meadow path we come straight to the Hoanzl snack station (4), 1130 m. We walk past the house and along the access road downhill at a leisurely pace. On the descent you have a beautiful view of the nearby Lachtal hiking and skiing area, which you can recognize by the wind turbines. At the junction we already know, we turn right and follow our ascent path back to Oberzeiring.