WAB - Stage 2: Bad Erlach - Thernberg

Description

The long-forgotten paths of the Bucklige Welt, known back in the pre-medieval era, are explored in part during this second stage. These paths follow the ups and downs of the hilly landscape in the Bucklige Welt. Changing perspectives appeal to the hiker at every turn, and the changes in landscape are pleasantly surprising. From the Bergkirche Pitten vantage point, there are tremendous panoramic views over the valley basin to the Rax, Schneeberg, and the Piestingtal valley.

Starting point of the tour

Bad Erlach, Therme Linsberg Asia

Destination point of the tour

Thernberg, Landgasthof Thaler

Route description WAB - Stage 2: Bad Erlach - Thernberg

The second stage starts at the Therme Linsberg Asia car park. We continue south along the path between the Therme and the car park to the edge of the forest, turn left and carry on along the edge of the forest to the road. Alternatively, go right via the Waldfriedhof cemetery back to the road. Go right on the road and then turn left at a car park on an access road to the Waldfriedhof. We go over the track and reach Bad Erlach again, turn right onto Schwarzer Weg and continue alongside the rails until it merges with Brunner Straße. We veer left via Pitten, briefly switch over to the right onto Uferstraße, and then continue along to Apotheke zum Heiligen Georg. At the chemists, we turn left onto Georg-Gottschall-Straße before going straight on to Aspanger Straße. Keep left on Bergstraße before the plague memorial at a car park. Head uphill along the road uphill to the footpath at the Bergkirche and turn right onto a hiking path uphill to the castle before the entrance to the church. A detour to the Bergkirche, with its glockenspiel and miniature houses, is highly recommended. If you want to see the Felsenkirche, which is reached via a path on the right alongside the Bergkirche, please phone 0664/73403891.

 

 

We cross over a forest road, then after a few metres land on another forest road. Pitten Castle, which is in private hands, can be found on the left and we head off right onto the forest road. After 100 metres we veer right at the crossroads towards Leiding. Always follow the forest path heading towards Leiding. Back in open fields the view makes it clear why the Bucklige Welt has its name with the many hills, before we soon go downhill along a paved road into the centre of Leiding. We walk straight ahead, past the church, back onto the road to Thernberg. The route continues along pleasant gravel paths and tracks up towards Stanghof then start descending towards Neustift with views of the ruins of Thernberg Castle. When at the end of the track, we turn left onto the road to Thernberg. With these blind curves, take care and be wary until the village and Landgasthaus Thaler are reached.