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Eisenerzer Reichenstein from the Präbichl

Mountain Hike · Eisenerz Reichenstein-Krumpensee
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m 2600 2400 2200 2000 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 km Vordernberg: Grüblsee Eisenerzer Reichenstein 2.165m Reichenstein-Hütte Vordernberg: Grüblsee Hotel Präbichlerhof Hotel Präbichlerhof
Wonderful mountain hike in the adventure and sports region ERZBERG LEOBEN.
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
5:30 h
989 m
989 m
2,156 m
1,267 m
A very scenic climb along the well-known north-south long-distance hiking trail, with magnificent views of the Erzberg and Eisenerz mountains and the Vordernberger Valley.

High above the pass of the Präbichl, the Hochschwab, the Eisenerz Alps, the Gesäuseberge and large parts of the Niedere Tauern lie at the feet of the mountain hiker.

From the inn "Präbichlerhof" through the Grübl (3 steep steps) to the Rösselhals. There you change to the Eisenerz side and cross a steep grassy slope. Soon you reach a fork in the road. Follow the path until you reach the rocks, from here the path leads up a few meters on a rocky head, secured by ladders. Over several hairpin bends you reach the summit (only for sure-footed mountain hikers).

ALTERNATIVE ROUTE

From the junction, take the right path and thus bypass the rocky upswing. Over several hairpin bends you reach the summit. The tour to the Eisenerzer Reichenstein from the Präbichl, offers wonderful views and a challenging mountain pleasure.

Author’s recommendation

The Alpfox Adventure Park on the Präbichl is not to be missed!

Opening hours Reichensteinhütte: May to October

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Author
Markus Leitner
Update: July 22, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
Eisenerzer Reichenstein, 2,156 m
Lowest point
1,267 m
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 8.10%Path 91.89%
Forested/wild trail
0.7 km
Path
7.5 km
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Rest stops

Hotel Präbichlerhof
Reichenstein-Hütte

Safety information

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Tips and hints

Tourismusverband ERZBERG LEOBEN 

Tourist office

Hauptplatz 3

8700 Leoben

Phone: +43 3842 481 4 810

office@erzberg-leoben.at  

Start

Gasthof "Präbichler Hof" (1,269 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.518184, 14.949103
DMS
47°31'05.5"N 14°56'56.8"E
UTM
33T 496168 5262751
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Destination

Gasthof "Präbichler Hof"

Turn-by-turn directions

From the bus stop "Präbichl Passhöhe"(if arriving by bus) or from the "Präbichler Hof" (if arriving by car) along the marked trail through the Grübl up and over several steep steps to the Rösselhals (1770m), here in a southerly direction over the upward leading Schrofenrücken to the so-called "Stiege" (iron staircase, which leads over a rocky steep step). The "Stiege" can also be bypassed via the path branching off below the rock faces. After joining the two trails, the path leads upwards over the rugged northern slope, finally keeping left to the summit of the Reichenstein.Descent: From the summit down to the nearby Reichensteinhütte and continue as ascent.

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at

With the BusBahnBim app of the Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train and tram connections in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the 

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Getting there

More details on how to get there by car can be found here.

Parking

Parking lot at the Präbichler Hof.

Coordinates

DD
47.518184, 14.949103
DMS
47°31'05.5"N 14°56'56.8"E
UTM
33T 496168 5262751
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.1 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
989 m
Descent
989 m
Highest point
2,156 m
Lowest point
1,267 m
Public-transport-friendly Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Summit route Exposed sections Ridge traverse

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