Alpannonia Leisure Hiking Trail: Geschriebenstein–Köszeg
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Hiking tour Starting from Geschriebenstein Pass
From the top of the pass on the main road, the stone nature trail leads you to the summit of the Geschriebenstein (884 m) with its viewing platform. It also forms the border between Austria and Hungary. With a valid passport or identity card, you can cross the border here without hindrance. From Geschriebenstein (Irottkö) you hike downhill to Hörmann-forrás (Hörmann spring) and then to the Steirerhäusern. From here you continue along forest paths and after a final, short ascent you come to the Óház-tető ruins with their lookout tower. Now it is not far to the beautiful town of Kőszeg, where the main alpannonia® trail leads past the nature conservation center to the town center. Here you reach the eastern end/beginning of the alpannonia® trail.enland to Hungary
From the top of the pass on the main road, the stone nature trail leads you to the summit of the Geschriebenstein (884 m) with its viewing platform. It also forms the border between Austria and Hungary. With a valid passport or identity card, you can cross the border here without hindrance. From Geschriebenstein (Irottkö) you hike downhill to Hörmann-forrás (Hörmann spring) and then to the Steirerhäusern. From here you continue along forest paths and after a final, short ascent you come to the Óház-tető ruins with their lookout tower. Now it is not far to the beautiful town of Kőszeg, where the main alpannonia® trail leads past the nature conservation center to the town center. Here you reach the eastern end/beginning of the alpannonia® trail.enland to Hungary
How to Behave When Encountering Grazing Animals:
www.alpannonia.at/verhaltenstipps-fuer-wandergaeste-auf-beweideten-almen
When choosing a route, make sure it matches your mountaineering experience and physical fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out with the appropriate gear (e.g., rain gear).
Check whether the huts and snack bars you plan to visit along the way are open. Let someone know your route and your planned return time before you set out.
Cross-border hiking trail: Remember to bring your passport or ID card!
Always bring appropriate maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the hike, and bring sunscreen, rain gear, water, and a light snack. Bring your cell phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Large parking lot at Geschriebenstein/Pass
Via S31 (Burgenland Expressway) Oberpullendorf – B50 Lockenhaus – Geschriebenstein/Pass
Via Oberwart to Rechnitz – Geschriebenstein/Pass
No train service; take the bus to Oberwart – Rechnitz – Geschriebensrtein/Pass
After your hike, spend another day in the beautiful little town of Köszeg—it's well worth it.