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  • Pfarrkirche Ratten
    Pfarrkirche Ratten
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On this circular route you can always enjoy the view of the village and the St. Nicholas Church of Ratten.
moderate
Distance 4.6 km
1:30 h
167 m
167 m
910 m
756 m
After overcoming a steep section of the trail on hiking path 03, you can look at rats from above for the first time. The Christian signs along the way, with texts by Martin Gutl, invite you to linger and reflect.

At the vulgo "Röckhofer" not only the view, but also the remarkable lime tree, is worth a mention.

The existing wayside crosses and monuments lead one further to the "Prembauer" and down to the Nießnitz. Following the road along the stream, the path leads back to the parish church. This section is easily passable with a wheelchair as well as with a baby carriage. Along the way, more texts await contemplation and meditation.

The tranquility of the path through woods and meadows, the texts and also the walking and lingering let you push aside everyday life and achieve relaxation for body and soul.

Author’s recommendation

The tranquility of the path through woods and meadows, the texts and also the walking and lingering at the individual stations allow the everyday life to be pushed aside and relaxation for body and soul to be achieved.
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TV Joglland Waldheimat
Update: July 20, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Röckhofer Kreuz, 910 m
Lowest point
756 m
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Safety information

Walk at your own risk!

Tips and hints

Tourism Association East Styria

Office Joglland - Waldheimat

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

church quarter 24

Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

www.oststeiermark.com

joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

 

 

Community Ratten

Tel.: 03173/2213

gde@ratten.steiermark.at

www.ratten.eu 

 

 

Start

Church Square/ St. Nicholas Church Ratten (759 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.485310, 15.728610
DMS
47°29'07.1"N 15°43'43.0"E
UTM
33T 554889 5259354
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Destination

Church Square/ St. Nicholas Church Ratten

Turn-by-turn directions

  • We start at the church square in Ratten
  • Between the parsonage and the parish home we hike the hiking trail 03 upwards
  • As soon as we reach an access road to the farm, we leave the path
  • After a short ascent over a meadow we reach the first meditation place
  • We walk along the hiking trail further down to the "Röckhofer".
  • Then we turn right down the path and follow it until we reach the "Prembauer".
  • We follow the access road downhill to the Hammergraben
  • We turn right and walk on the asphalt road back to the parish church

Public transport

Die Informationen zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln finden Sie unter www.oebb.at, www.verbundlinie.at, www.busbahnbim.at

By road

Alle Informationen hierzu finden Sie unter www.at.map24.com

Parking

Parkplatz bei der Kirche

Coordinates

DD
47.485310, 15.728610
DMS
47°29'07.1"N 15°43'43.0"E
UTM
33T 554889 5259354
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Wanderheft "Zu Fuß durch das Joglland und die Waldheimat": erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Joglland-Waldheimat, Tel: +43 3336 20255

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 belongs in every backpack!

 

A clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

 

A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain!


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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
167 m
Descent
167 m
Highest point
910 m
Lowest point
756 m
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