

Merkendorf round 2 (Merkendorf-Runde 2)
3 kilometers around Steinberg! Short, moderately difficult walking tour with a beautiful view of the Gleichenberger Kogel. A real feast for the eyes during an active activity for the experienced and motivated.
A short but promising walking or running route. Here you have a good opportunity to further train and prove your skills. The round is too short? Why not combine Merkendorf Round 1 with Round 2!
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
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The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
3,2 km
Route
0:30 h
Time
83 hm
Uphill
83 hm
Downhill
382 m
Highest point
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More information
Arrival by car from Vienna:
Freeway A2 direction Graz - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd.
Arriving by car from the direction of Graz:
Freeway A2 direction Vienna - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd
Arrival by train:
Austrian Federal Railways: TelNr. 0043 (0) 51717 or www.oebb.at
Detailed information on how to get to us can be found here.
Freeway A2 direction Graz - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd.
Arriving by car from the direction of Graz:
Freeway A2 direction Vienna - you take the exit Gleisdorf Süd
Arrival by train:
Austrian Federal Railways: TelNr. 0043 (0) 51717 or www.oebb.at
Detailed information on how to get to us can be found here.
The Merkendorf-Runde 2 has its starting and end point at the bus stop at the height of Mitte Steinberg and presents you with a minor challenge right at the beginning - overcoming a longer, steeper climb up the Steinberg. You will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Gleichenberger Kogel and a relaxing, further course. A short section of the route takes you downhill along the edge of a forest - it could be a bit slippery here after bad weather - please make sure you are sure-footed!
Only 3000 meters long, but with a steep climb, the route is optimal for the experienced and motivated. It is short, but especially at the beginning very intense and can be extended by coupling with the Merkendorf round 1 as you like.
Enjoy the wonderful view!
Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at
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at the starting point - here
Tourist Office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Gästeinfo Bad Gleichenberg
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Str. 1/top 4
8344 Bad Gleichenberg
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-44
badgleichenberg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at
Running and walking brochure pick up at the tourist office
Gästeinfo Bad Gleichenberg
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Str. 1/top 4
8344 Bad Gleichenberg
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-44
badgleichenberg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at
Running and walking brochure pick up at the tourist office