Steinplan-Runde von Kleinlobming

From the village center, follow the signs towards Steinplan and initially hike along a marked forest path towards the forest. The path leads through dense, shady forests - ideal for warm days and perfect for acclimatizing.

After around 30 minutes, the forest opens up occasionally and you follow the marked path further along a forest road, which climbs gently uphill. The path remains well signposted throughout.

After around 1.5 hours on the forest path, you will reach a crossroads from where the ascent becomes somewhat steeper. Continue to follow the signposts towards Steinplan. Narrow paths and forest tracks alternate here and you quickly gain altitude.

The forest soon opens up and you reach an alpine meadow from where you can already see the Steinplan summit cross. Enjoy the last few meters through the alpine meadows and finally reach the summit at 1,670 meters. The trail leads back to Kleinlobming in a circular route

Pay attention to the weather!

Public transportation possible. Information under BusBahnBim Routenplaner

Public parking near the ski lift and outdoor pool

For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021)

• Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!
• Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
• Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
• Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!
• Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
• If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!
• When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
• Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!
• If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
• Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at  6/2021)

• Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.
• Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
• Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
• In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:
Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
Weather service:
www.zamg.ac.at
Direct link mountain weather Styria:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark