- Brief description
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On the way to the Hartberg landmark and the 99 steps up to the "Ah".
- Starting point
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Hartberg, main square
- Route
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Stadtpfarrkirche Hl. MartinHartberg0.0 kmRing1.0 kmRingwarte Rast2.9 kmRingkogel (789 m)2.9 km
- Best season
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- Description
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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
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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
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Ringkogel, Ringwarte observation tower
- Height profile
- Equipment
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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
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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.
Correct behavior when hiking: Rules of conduct when hiking
A few tips on correct and fair behavior in the forest:
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
- Arrival
- Public transportation
- Parking
- Author
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The tour Stone Staircase, Hartberg is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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