Discover the 10 km circular hiking trail around Kaindorf, dotted with field and small monuments (Materl), which serve as religious companions along the way.
Experience an approx. three-hour circular hike from Kaindorf via Altenberg to St. Stefan and back to Kaindorf, which will immerse you in the rich history of the region. There are numerous "Materl", small memorials, along the way. Some were erected to mark the fulfillment of vows, to commemorate family events or tragic events such as wars and plague epidemics. Others mark the sites of accidents or crimes, commemorate the deceased or invite people to pray. These small monuments often bear the names of their builders or caring families, and some are named after the surrounding landscape. They are fascinating witnesses to an eventful history and adorn the beautiful landscape of Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria.
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- From the parish church in Kaindorf we cross the B 54 and follow the signs "Materlweg" uphill to Kopfing.
- In Kopfing we continue along the Hochstraße to the Steiner Kreuz cross.
- From the Steirer Kreuz we follow the Materlweg via the Hirt Chapel and the Zettl Kreuz and cross the Kaindorf Winzendorf road to St. StefanApprox.
- 500 meters from St. Stefan, along path no. 13, is the Reichl or Brunn Chapel.
- From St. Stefan in Pöllauer Safental we follow the signs to the Felberfbauer cross, the Riegelhöf chapel and the Seegassl cross via the cemetery to Kaindorf church.
Enjoy the culinary delights in Kaindorf and the surrounding area and take a look at the Steiner Kreuz on the Hochstrasse, the church of St. Stefan and the Frauenhöhle at the Buchberger farm in St. Stefan. (Visits possible on request)
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Rieglhöf-Chapel near Kaindorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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View of Kaindorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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Moser-Wayside Shrine in Kopfing, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Hirt-Wayside shrine, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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Corona bench on the Marterlweg, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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Teubl-wayside shrine in Haselberg, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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Pöltl-Wayside Shrine in Dienersdorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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On the way to St. Stefan, Apfelland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
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Church St. Stefan, Apfelland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Church St. Stefan, Apfelland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Rieglhöf near Kaindorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Steirer-Pond in Kaindorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Teichstub'n-Inn in Kaindorf, Hartbergerland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Christine Pollhammer
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Waymarking on the Marterlweg Kaindorf in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | WEGES WEGES
What the weather will be like
Kaindorf (331m)
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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