"alpannonia" stage 1a Fischbach - Pretul

Trekking trail from Main square Fischbach to Rosegger shelter on the Pretul

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Elevation profile

22,37 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 22,37 km
  • Ascent: 1.066 egm
  • Descent: 481 egm
  • Duration: 7:30 h
  • Lowest point: 994 m
  • Highest point:1.581 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: "alpannonia" stage 1a Fischbach - Pretul

Brief description

From Fischbach over the mystical Teufelstein and P. Rosegger's forest homeland to the Pretul

Description

The Styrian main trail of the alpannonia® hiking trail starts in the center of Fischbach with an ascent to the so-called "Zellerkreuz". The trail continues to the Almtor, from where you can reach the Teufelstein summit (1499m) in about 15 minutes via a side branch. The Teufelstein is home to the oldest alpine cult site in Styria. From the Almtor, it goes leisurely without major inclines towards Alpl. From Alpl it goes steadily uphill to the Rattener Alm with the distinctive wind park. From there you reach the Rosegger shelter over alpine meadows.

Tip: detour to the birthplace of Peter Rosegger and to the forest school. At Alpl, you can visit the forest school founded by Peter Rosegger, which also houses Austria's first hiking museum. 

Starting point of the tour

Main square Fischbach

Destination point of the tour

Rosegger shelter on the Pretul

Directions

Via S6 exit Kindberg - Mürztal - Fischbach

or via Birkfeld to Fischbach

Parking

Parking available at the town hall

By train to Kindberg, then by bus to Fischbach

Information via ÖBB route planner Scotty

Equipment

 Always bring suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Proper behavior when encountering grazing animals:

www.alpannonia.at/verhaltenstipps-fuer-wandergaeste-auf-beweideten-almen 

Make sure the route you choose matches your mountain experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection). 

Check whether the huts and snack stations you plan to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before you start.

Cross-border hiking trail: Remember to carry a passport or ID card!

Map recommendations

alpannonia overview map, 1:160,000

alpannonia long-distance hiking book NEW, available from 3/19

freytag & berndt WK 021 Fischbacher Alps, 1:50,000

available here

Author's tip

The Teufelstein is located a bit off the path - about a 15-minute ascent

Detour to the birthplace of Peter Rosegger and to the forest school. At Alpl, you can visit the forest school founded by Peter Rosegger, which also houses Austria's first hiking museum. 

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