From Bruck an der Mur to the Rennfeld
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From the greater Vienna area via A2 / Südautobahn and S6/Semmering Expressway to Bruck an der Mur. Here, at the new roundabout "Bruck Süd", cross the new Europabrücke over the Mur River, then continue through Herzog-Ernst-Gasse and Kreckerstraße to Kirchplatz / Stadtpfarrkirche, which is not far from the main square.
From Graz and Slovenia via A9 / Pyhrn Autobahn to Bruck an der Mur. Continue as above.
From Linz/Salzburg or from Germany via A9 / Pyhrn Autobahn to Bruck an der Mur. Continue as above.
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Starting from the main square, our route first leads us through Herzog-Ernst-Gasse and across the Bahnhofbrücke towards the train station. However, just before reaching it, we turn right (at this point, we can briefly follow the Murradweg cycle route) and head towards a railway underpass (located in the Bruck district of Pischk).
We pass under the railway and immediately turn right, steeply uphill on a road towards the Gasthaus Himmelwirt (famous for its heavenly schnitzels!). You can also drive up to this point, though there are only a few parking spaces available.
From Himmelwirt, a wide trail leads us uphill to the Almgasthaus Hutterer (open only on weekends).
From here, the path becomes steeper and narrower, but is by no means difficult. After about 45 minutes of walking, we reach a forest road that leads us left (signposted) to the Rennfeld-Schutzhaus (Tip: try the Topfenstrudel).
A little higher, we can already see the cross on the Rennfeld summit. An information panel helps to identify and name the many surrounding peaks.
The Rennfeld is one of the central viewpoint peaks of Upper Styria and is also located on the long-distance hiking trail from Bruck through Turnau to Hochschwab, as well as on the long-distance circular trail "BergZeitReise", crossing Upper Styria.
With the BusBahnBim App by Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: All bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS).
ÖBB railway hub Bruck an der Mur, long-distance travel center, bus station.
For direct inquiries, visit Verbundlinie Steiermark: www.busbahnbim.at
Covered parking is available in the paid underground garage at the main square or in the APCOA multi-storey garage located near the train station.
http://www.bruckmur.at/buergerservice/parkraumbewirtschaftung
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Bruck an der Mur (486m)
