alpannonia - regional route Stadtschlaining - Hirschenstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12,47 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 592 m elevation gain
Descent: 117 m elevation gain

From Schlaining Castle, this trail takes us via Schönau, the Königsbrunnen and past Glashütten to the main alpannonia trail on the large Hirschenstein.

Starting point of the tour: Rochusplatz/info point in front of the castle of Stadtschlaining
Tour destination: Hirschenstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12,47 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 592 m elevation gain
Descent: 117 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point329 m
Highest point859 m

Nice views
Summit tour

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Description

This regional route starts at Schlaining Castle and leads down into the castle moat. It then leads up to the tranquil village of Schönau, along the Kerschgraben to the "kleine Plischa" and on to the Königsbrunnen. The trail continues in the direction of Glashütten near Schlaining, but shortly before that we turn off to the "Hoher Stein" and the "Bremsberg" until we reach the main alpannonia trail between the small and large Hirschenstein.

safety instructions There are no provisions on this route, so don’t forget packed food.The water at the Königsbrunnen is drinking water.
Equipment Hiking equipment: sturdy footwear and protective clothingDon’t forget provisions!
Route description Directly from the info platform at the entrance to the castle (underneath we find a public toilet facility) we descend into the castle moat and follow the gravel path down to the castle wall with its small passage, continuing to the foot of the castle hill. This short but steep section should be taken carefully, especially when it rains; if necessary, this section can be bypassed via the road around the castle. At the lowest point of this moat we find a small pond and pass by a property directly to the country road. Keeping to the right, after a few meters we turn left uphill towards Schönau, but only follow this road to the first bend and then leave the road via a forest path straight into the woods. At a clearing we can get a first view back over Stadtschlaining and observe the small town from a special perspective. We follow the path up to a business site and at a junction we have the choice to walk left to Goberling or right to Schönau. We cross this Schönau straight ahead, follow a forest path through the woods, past the Kerschgraben, and enjoy the wonderfully fresh air of the “Kurtwald” and “Großer Wald” forests. Making a big right curve, we finally pass by the small Plischa (639m), then reach a larger gravel road and can rest (keep right) at the newly built rest area with its “alpannonia” information board. We now follow the gravel road downhill and see a small football field. Through the trees of the left road, we can catch a direct view of Schneeberg if visibility is good, but we continue right past the field and turn left between the field and forest towards the Königsbrunnen. Gradually slightly uphill, we go straight ahead towards Glashütten. Shortly before this, however, we follow the path in a right curve to the “Hoher Stein” (667m), past the Bremsberg (765m), and finally reach the “alpannonia” main path between the small and large Hirschenstein.
Parking Parking spaces available directly in front of Schlaining Castle.
Getting there Via A2 from Graz to the Markt Allhau exit to Oberwart. Oberwart - St.Martin to Schlaining.From the north via A2 to Pinggau, Pinkafeld - Bad Tatzmannsdorf to Schlaining orvia Burgenland expressway to Bernstein then on to Schlaining
Public transport Train connection to Pinggau/Friedberg, change to bus to Oberwart Bus connection Graz/Vienna - OberwartBus Oberwart Stadtschlaining
Editor’s tip Stadtschlaining:Peace MuseumBe sure to plan a break at the new, cozy rest area between the Little Plischa and the Königsbrunnen.

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026