Hiking route From the historical ruin of Reifenstein to the Sauerbrunn spring at Thalheim Castle - Touren-Impression #1 | © Markus Beren Hiking route From the historical ruin of Reifenstein to the Sauerbrunn spring at Thalheim Castle - Touren-Impression #1 | © Markus Beren

From the historical ruin of Reifenstein to the Sauerbrunn spring at Thalheim Castle

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Use the tour to escape from everyday life and explore the ruin Reifenstein from the outside. Entering the ruins is prohibited, as the ruin is in great danger of collapse. Furthermore, they explore the castle Thalheim-Sauerbrunn already known in ancient times Sauerbrunnquelle and other nearby mineral water springs. 
On the road...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal, special emphasis is placed on the preservation of unspoiled nature. So that the pleasure of the people does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, it requires consideration measures. For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behavior in the mountains is the top priority for the hiking enthusiast.

- Use the designated parking areas

- Do not block access roads and please respect local driving bans

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wildlife


Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
13,0 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
410 hm
Uphill
410 hm
Downhill
1060 m
Highest point

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More information

Coming from the S36, turn off at St. Peter ob Judenburg and follow the B114 to Pöls.

Coming from the A9, turn off at Trieben and follow the B114 to Pöls.

The tour starts either at the market town of Pöls-Oberkurzheim or at the Poier car dealership and leads through Pöls along the Reifensteiner Straße to the Meierei, here the bridge crosses the Pölsbach. After the underpass past the ruins of Reifenstein following hiking trail 6, you reach the south side of the Falkenberg where hiking trails 6 and 14 cross. Here we change to hiking trail 14 and follow it along a forest road to the district of Thalheim. From Thalheim we then hike in the direction of Thalheim-Sauerbrunn Castle, which was already known in ancient times for its mineral water from the Sauerbrunn spring. From here we return to the respective starting points.
Refreshment stops:

GH Überer, GH Köck, Cafe-Bakery Brandl, Cafe l'Angole, Cafe Living, Biobadeteichkiosk Pöls, Murtaler Pizza-Kebap, GH Widenschek

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at 
You can park right next to the Poier car dealership or at the municipal office in Pöls-Oberkurzheim
More information at

www.murtal.at

You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 3 - Tour 6a

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at  - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at 

You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 3 - Tour 6a

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at  - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at 

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What the weather will be like

Mariazell (860m)

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Noon
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Night
foggy
11°C
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A chance of sunny periods in the morning, then frequent showers during the day.
Morning
cloudy
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Night
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Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
03.06.2024
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10°C 17°C
04.06.2024
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10°C 19°C
05.06.2024
sunny
10°C 21°C

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