Circular hiking trail K4 Königsberg-Lehenkreuz-Swimming pool

©Wiener Alpen, Roman Königshofer Photography

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,93 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 135 m elevation gain
Descent: 135 m elevation gain

The hike leads over Königsberg to Lehenkreuz, where you enjoy a wonderful panoramic view, and back to Edlitz past the outdoor pool, where cooling off awaits.

Starting point of the tour: Town center Edlitz
Tour destination: Town center Edlitz

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,93 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 135 m elevation gain
Descent: 135 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point433 m
Highest point561 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The circular route over Königsberg leads through forests and meadows and invites you to relax. In the wonderful surroundings of Edlitz, you can forget everyday stress while hiking. At the Lehenkreuz, you enjoy a panoramic view of the hilly landscape of the Bucklige Welt. The town center of Edlitz, with its good infrastructure, is an ideal starting point for hiking and walking paths. A visit to the beautiful late Gothic fortress church in Edlitz and the interesting and informative introductory documentation of the Fortress Church Trail is definitely worthwhile. The fortress church trail "Bucklige Welt" starts in Edlitz and passes the beautiful fortress churches of Krumbach, Hochneukirchen, Bad Schönau, Kirchschlag, Lichtenegg, Hollenthon, Wiesmath, Hochwolkersdorf, Bromberg, Lanzenkirchen, and Katzelsdorf. The Königsberg hike passes not only the fortress church but also the outdoor pool. On hot summer days, you can cool off here. A slide, a table tennis table, and a table football table provide variety and fun. The buffet is also available to non-swimmers and offers hikers a chance to refresh. In the town center of Edlitz, the Grüner Baum inn invites you to stop by.

Equipment 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 with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The start is in the town center at the community center. It begins eastward towards Markt. Then it continues left along the federal road and the Edlitzbach. Next, turn right towards Königsberg. At the T-junction, turn right onto the Tanzler farm road: follow this straight ahead until it leads to a path. At the next intersection, turn right. There follows a fork in the road where you go left. This leads to the street passing by Lehenkreuz. Now follow the street downhill to the Edlitz swimming pool. From there, turn right along the Edlitzbach back over Markt to the town center.
Parking Parking is available in the town center.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Edlitz. Drive towards Edlitz. Turn left onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. Continue on B55 to Edlitz. Turn left onto Markt.From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Grimmenstein. Drive towards Grimmenstein. At the fork, keep right and continue on Wechsel Str./B54. After the Edlitz-Grimmenstein train station, turn left onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. Continue on B55 to Edlitz and turn left onto Markt.
Public transport More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Edlitz. The Wachahof offers farm holidays for the whole family!

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