Hoamat path Hofkirchen
In the middle of the trail you will reach the Ballonhotel Thaller- a paradise for every child. A huge playground, a petting zoo and mini horses make children's eyes light up. So this easy hike is also recommended for families.
The Gothic Filialkirche St. Stefan bei Hofkirchen - municipality Kaindorf bei Hartberg - is a unique jewel of sacral art in Eastern Styria.
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By carComing from Vienna:Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via Bundesstraße (B54) in the direction of Kaindorf/Graz, approx. 1km to Kaindorf, turn right after the OMV gas station, 3 km to Hofkirchen.
From Salzburg/ Germany: Phyrnautobahn A9 to Graz, continue in the direction of Vienna on the A2 to Gleisdorf West, continue on the B54 in the direction of Hartberg/Vienna until shortly before Kaindorf, turn left to Hofkirchen.
Now the trail climbs a bit through shady forest (information boards on the topic of game and forest) to the Irrbrunnen fountain. Then continue to the hill and enjoy the magnificent view to the famous Ringwarte and down into the Pöllauertal. Another short climb along a forest path leads to the Ballonhotel near the elementary school.
At the hotel you will find a playground and a petting zoo. Follow the markings to the right in a southerly direction, cross the road twice and you will reach a long and almost flat forest and meadow path. Passing orchards, you come to a crossroads, always following the markings. A short forest section later you reach the Höller farm and come back to the road with a view of Kaindorf, the pilgrimage church of Pöllauberg and St. Anna.
Via a forest path back to the starting point in St. Stefan. Here a children's playground invites you to rest for the very last time.
Timetables and information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at www.busbahnbim.at.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-SammelTaxi.
SAM stop HF 6744 St.Stefan-GH Buchberger
The rides can be booked/reserved as follows:
Booking Hotline: 050 36 37 38
SAM WebApp: sam.oststeiermark.at/login
Info-Hotline: 050 36 37 39 or by e-mail to kundenservice@oststeiermark.at
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5
Tel. :+43 3176 8882
Mobility East Styria with shared cab SAM
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Eastern Styria Tourist Office
Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5
Tel. :+43 3176 8882