Preaching chair way, Mixnitz

• We start from Pernegg an der Mur train station in an easterly direction past the Spar market
• Over the Mur Bridge to Kirchdorf
• We walk past the Café Steirer-Busserl, after about 200 meters we turn left and follow the signs towards Pfarrstuhl
• A few meters after the parish church we turn left again (follow the signs)
• We hike up a forest path and at the next intersection we turn right into the forest
• We follow the signposts for about 1.5 hours through the forest towards the Pfarrstuhl, the last few meters up to the summit cross are quite steep
• Once at the top you get a great view of the entire valley. Here you could hike even further up the “Kirchkogel”.
• The return route takes the same route back to the starting point at Pernegg an der Mur train station

Combine the tour with a visit to the famous Frauenkirche, a beautiful excursion destination and a special place of pilgrimage.

​​Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verbundlinie Transport Information. For local transport we recommend the SAM shared taxi East Styria.
SAM stop: BM3519 Pernegg - train station

Pernegg an der Mur, train station

All information about the region, the places to stop and stay overnight and the excursion destinations can be found at

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Naturpark Almenland Office
Fladnitz 100
8163 Fladnitz an der Teichalm
T: +43 3179 23000 
www.almenland.at | www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.