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Village path

The Village path in Vorau in the Joglland - Waldheimat region is a leisurely half-day hike for experienced hikers, with a magnificent view over the Vorau basin.
The hike starts in Vorau at the Griesplatz. This is the center of the market town with several stores, cafes and inns in the area. A short walk up to Vorau Abbey, the outdoor swimming pool or the town hall also invite you to explore the market town.  Especially the Augustinian canons' monastery Vorau convinces with a very special flair, during guided tours you can discover the impressive library and the sacristy. For families, a visit to the Urkraft Arena is especially recommended, here you can let off steam as you please.

The Village path itself leads along short stretches of road, through forests and across meadows to wonderful vantage points and back to Griesplatz, the center of Vorau.


Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
11,3 km
Route
3:49 h
Time
390 hm
Uphill
390 hm
Downhill
982 m
Highest point

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More information

Coming from Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbahch - Vorau

coming from Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach- Vorau

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.

  • We start at the Griesplatz in Vorau
  • We follow the signs until we come to a shady part of the forest
  • Then we cross the country road to Wenigzell, go into the Forsthoferwald and along a stream back to Vorau
Discover also the underground passages in Vorau and dive into the magical underworld of Sub Terra Vorau!
Parking at the open-air swimming pool or at Griesplatz in Vorau
Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., can be found here:

Tourism Association East Styria

Office Joglland - Waldheimat

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

church quarter 24

Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

www.oststeiermark.com

joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

Tourist info Vorau

Bahnhofstraße 80, 8250 Vorau

Tel.: +43 3337 2508

tourismus@vorau.atwww.vorau.at 

Wanderkarte der Gemeinde Vorau: erhältlich bei der Tourismusinfo Vorau: +43 3337 2508

Wanderheft "Zu Fuß durch das Joglland und die Waldheimat": erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Joglland - Waldheimate: +43 3336 20255

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What the weather will be like

Vorau (675m)

Morning
slightly cloudy
19°C
20%
5 km/h
Noon
foggy
20°C
70%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
17°C
85%
10 km/h
Mostly cloudy through the day with a little sunshine and frequent rain.
Morning
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15°C
20%
10 km/h
Noon
sunny
19°C
5%
10 km/h
Night
sunny
18°C
0%
10 km/h
Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
03.07.2024
cloudy
11°C 20°C
04.07.2024
slightly cloudy
11°C 21°C
05.07.2024
sunny
10°C 24°C

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