From Hohenwang Castle to Mürzzuschlag
This hike takes us from Langenwang to the historic Hohenwang Castle ruins, and continues along the ridge trail of the Fischbach Alps and the Bärenkogel to Mürzzuschlag.
Following the historic trails of the old knights, we hike from Langenwang to Hochschloss. Along the way, we gain insights into the forest homeland of Peter Rosegger, which is eventually replaced by views of the "Wind Homeland" with its wind turbines along the ridge of the Fischbach Alps. On clear days, the Peter-Bergner-Warte on the Pretul offers fantastic long-distance views. We will also be treated to culinary delights at the huts along the trail.
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We begin our hike at the train station in Langenwang and walk into the town center. Passing by the municipal office, the first stage follows Trail 735 to the Hohenwang Castle ruins. From Hochschloss, we hike uphill, partly along a hollowed-out path, until we reach a small saddle. Passing an old wayside shrine, we turn right onto a forest road, follow it for a while, and then branch off left onto an old forest trail. It's a long but not strenuous path that leads us quickly along the valley of the 'Langen Illach' on the slopes of the Sulzkogel.
At Brunnsteig, we cross a mountain ridge and face the next valley (Traibachgraben) – from here, we have a direct view into the forest homeland. A short downhill section takes us across a meadow to an ancient, remote farmhouse and a hunting lodge. We continue along the access road downhill into the Traibachgraben. The trail follows the left side of the stream, though you can also take the road to the Alpine farm's snack station. From here, continuing along Trail 735, we rejoin our original path at the Hauereckhütte.
After a few meters, we reach a large trail junction, where we turn left to follow the long-distance hiking trail. Passing the Rattner Alm and Steinriegel, we arrive at the Pretul Alm (those interested can stop at the Roseggerhaus). Our tour then takes us from the Pretul further to the Amundsenhöhe and the Ganzalm. From the Ganzalm, the trail passes the 'Schaller Bründl' and descends gently through the forest toward the Bärenkogel.
From the Bärenkogel, an asphalted road leads us toward Mürzzuschlag.
- Visit to the Hohenwang Castle Ruins
- Stop at the Roseggerhaus on Pretul
- Steinriegel/Pretul Wind Farm
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Langenwang (637m)
