Hiking tour Starting from Steinschalerhof Nature Hotel
This varied hike combines nature, regional specialties and impressive views in the Pielach Valley. The starting point is the Steinschalerhof in Rabenstein an der Pielach - an ideal starting point for connoisseurs and nature lovers.
The journey is particularly convenient and car-free with the Mariazell Railway to the Steinschal-Tradigist stop. This train station is located right next to the Steinschalerhof - it is only a few steps (approx. 50 meters) from the platform to the hotel. This means that no additional transfer is necessary.
Information about the Mariazellerbahn:
www.mariazellerbahn.at
A visit to the Dirndl show garden at the Steinschalerhof is worthwhile right at the start of the hike. Here you can admire the dirndl bushes (cornelian cherries) and - depending on the season - their flowers or fruit and learn more about the significance of this typical Pielachtal plant.
Steinschalerhof dirndl show garden:
www.steinschaler.at/dirndlschaugarten
From the Steinschalerhof, the hike continues along the sunny southern side of the Geisbühel. The trail runs through quiet forest sections and open landscapes and offers beautiful views of the Pielach Valley time and again. The south side makes for particularly pleasant, bright sections of the trail.
The route then continues to the Spitzmauer in Rabenstein. This section is a particular highlight of the tour: once you reach the viewpoint, you can enjoy a wonderful view over the Pielach Valley and the surrounding Alpine foothills as far as the Ötscher - ideal for taking a break and enjoying nature.
After the hike, you can enjoy a cozy stop at the Steinschalerhof. The restaurant is known for its regional cuisine with a focus on wild herbs and products from the Pielach Valley and rounds off the tour perfectly in culinary terms.
Steinschalerhof - Restaurant & refreshment stop:
www.steinschaler.at
Tip: Every year in spring, the dirndl blossom is a real highlight! A hike with the Pielachtal nature guides is really worthwhile, and the journey with the Mariazell Railway is simply part of it.
Information under:
Dirndlblüte | The Pielachtal Regional Office
We begin our Dirndlblüten hike at the Steinschal-Tradigist stop on the Mariazellerbahn, right next to the Steinschalerhof. Following a road with little traffic, we soon reach a forest trail on the south side of the Geisbühel, which has a few short, steeper sections along the way. About halfway through the hike, a drinking fountain invites you to take a short break; it can be reached via a short additional climb (about a 5-minute walk). During our hike in March, we pass numerous yellow-blooming dirndl bushes—it’s no wonder the Geisbühel is also called the “1,000 Dirndl Mountain.”
After about 2.5 km of our route, there’s a fork to the left leading to a steep alternative route that follows a narrow, well-trodden forest path up to the Spitzmauer. However, we stay on the forest road to continue following the moderate trail. After a while, the forest road turns into an idyllic forest path. At the intersection, we keep to the left to reach the Spitzmauer. Alternatively, to the right is a trail leading to the summit cross of the Geisbühel (849 m – just a few minutes’ walk) and to the Josef-Franz Hut (841 m – about 10 minutes’ walk). Now it’s just a few hundred meters to the panoramic Spitzmauer. After a short rest, we head back down the same path into the valley, returning to the Steinschalerhof.
Travel by the Marziazellerbahn from St. Pölten or Mariazell
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