alpannonia - Regional route Podler - Hirschenstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 13,44 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 646 m elevation gain
Descent: 136 m elevation gain

This variant of the main alpannonia trail leads us from Podler via Weiden near Rechnitz and past Unter- and Oberpodgoria and the treetop path to the Großer Hirschenstein.

Starting point of the tour: Podler
Tour destination: Great Hirschenstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 13,44 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 646 m elevation gain
Descent: 136 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point312 m
Highest point861 m

With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children
Summit tour

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Description

This variant of the main alpannonia trail leads us from Podler via Weiden near Rechnitz and past Unter- and Oberpodgoria and the treetop path to the Großer Hirschenstein.

Equipment Hiking equipment: sturdy footwear, clothing according to weather conditionsDon't forget provisions!
Route description Starting from Podler towards Weiden, at the end of the village, directly at the village sign, we turn right into the fields, walk to the edge of the forest to take the path to the left there, and after 300 meters on the forest path turn right. We only follow this path briefly because we cross the forest on the left. Over the crest of the grove (old Greuten) we reach a small branch of the Weidenbach, follow it to a field path, and reach Weiden near Rechnitz via this path. We walk to the main road of the village, where we keep left and turn right near the church. Along the country road we branch off right after about 300 meters into a field path and again cross a forest, always heading north. We cross the country road between Unter- and Oberpodgoria that we reach and continue walking through a light forest.Soon we reach a gravel road, which we follow for quite a long time (3.5 - 4 km) turning right. Attention: after a sharp bend at the Brotriegel, our path leads directly into the forest (left) after about 300 meters. It continues down a slope after the forest until we reach another forest path that leads us to the treetop walkway. Here we can use a rest area at the entrance. Later we follow the access road to the treetop walkway to the gravel road and then ascend the forest path on the left to Hirschenstein. Right at the widely visible transmission tower, we meet the alpannonia main route and are also at the summit of the Hirschenstein.
Parking e.g. Gasthaus Schitter
Public transport Only one bus connection possible from Oberwart
Editor’s tip Visit to the treetop walkwayResting possible at the entrance to the treetop walkway

Recommended period

Current weather on site

3° to 15°

Today, 07.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed1,3 km/h

3° to 15°

Tomorrow, 08.03.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed1,5 km/h

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026