Archduke Johann Circular Hiking Trail - Scheiblingkirchen

In 2023, the tower of the Türkensturz ruins collapsed after heavy rainfall. Since then, extensive efforts have been made to conserve the remaining structure. Visiting the ruins is only permitted at your own risk, climbing or similar activities on the masonry are explicitly prohibited.

Your hikes in the Viennese Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:

Preparation

Make sure the route you choose matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Therefore, always start properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone of your route and planned return before you start.

Find more safety tips for your hike here.

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

The hike starts at the church in the center of Scheiblingkirchen. Turn left onto the main road towards the station and turn right at Reisenbauer, then left under the motorway bridge. Follow the road through the Höllgraben to Witzelsberg, turn left there and after about one kilometer turn left onto the path leading to the Rehgartlkreuz (481 m). From there, continue right along the path to Hartberg (510 m) and straight ahead to the road, which is followed for about one kilometer. Turn right to the Hubertus Chapel and from there down to Gleißenfeld. Follow the road through the village to the foot of the Türkensturz. At the first wooden arrow, turn left uphill towards Sollgraben; the steep climb leads to the Türkensturz. Descend via the Sollgrabenalm to Weingart and via Neustift to Thernberg. In Thernberg, turn right after the Erzherzog Johann documentation, get onto the hiking trail and go straight through Innerschildgraben back to Scheiblingkirchen.

Parking spaces are available at the main square of Scheiblingkirchen.

From Vienna: A2 - Seebenstein exit - B54 towards Aspang/Pittental to Scheiblingkirchen.
From Graz: A2 - Petersbaumgarten exit - B54 to Scheiblingkirchen.

More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

There are breathtaking views from the Türkensturz Ruins!