Hilmtor-round, Friedberg

Marking: continuous "Hilmtor-Runde"

• We turn left into Schwaighofstraße and now head in the direction of "Schwaighof".
• The route climbs up to the village of Schwaighof.
• On the way, we pass the Mother Theresa Chapel on the right.
• At the chapel in Schwaighof (Herz-Jesu-Kapelle) we turn left.
• We also keep left at the next crossroads.
• At the next junction, turn right in the direction of "Hilmtor/Panoramastüberl".
• After a few meters we turn right again and follow the signs to Volt-Austria.
• Now the route continues uphill for a few kilometers in the direction of "Hilmtor", the last section is no longer asphalted, but is easily passable.
• At Hilmtor we can now enjoy a refreshing drink at the original Hilmbar.
• We continue straight ahead through the, always in the direction of "Dechantskirchen".
• Soon we have a clear view of the countryside again.
• Shortly before a meadow chapel, we turn left downhill in the direction of "Dechantskirchen/Bergen/Flourl's Schenke".
• We keep to the right and head towards "Stögersbach".
• We soon pass the turn-off to the right, which is recommended for a stop.
• The whole of Eastern Styria now lies before us and we have a wonderful view.
• Immediately after the "Dechantskirchen" sign, we turn left ("Tennisplatz") and ride down the Karnerweg into the center of Dechantskirchen, a short tour of the village with a visit to the church is a nice interruption to the tour.
• Turn left at the municipal office and cycle past the elementary school along the main road to Stögersbach.
• We continue along the country road (cycle path R12) and can already see Friedberg ahead of us.
• At a wayside shrine, we turn left uphill towards "Maierhöfen".
• At the top of the village, we turn right and follow the cycle path out to Friedberg.
• There we turn right again into "Schwaighofstraße" and cycle back to the Thonet Museum, the starting point of the tour.

• At the end of the hike, we recommend a visit to the family-run Pizzeria Gruber, where you can enjoy a Styrian pizza.
• Or visit the unique Thonet Museum in Friedberg, where bentwood furniture was produced until 2006. (ATTENTION opening hours: Sundays from 14:00 to 16:00 or by telephone arrangement)