Stage 5 of the Alpannonia® long distance trail from “Bernstein” towards “Geschriebenstein”
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The Alpannonia® long distance trail combines in up to 7 stages a tour from the eastern alps in Austria towards the “pannonian lowlands” in Hungary. The entire trail is 125 km long and 3.800 meters in ascent. It is normally done in 7 days, starting in Fischbach (AT) and ending in Köszeg (HU). For more information visit www.alpannonia.at. |
The tour starts at the castle of Bernstein and then follows the marked trail using streets, trails and paths eastwards towards Geschriebenstein, the highest peak of Burgenland which is also located at the border between Austria and Hungary. The tour first leads towards Oberhasel and then through the forest towards Goberling. The tour then continues towards Unterkohlstätten and Oberkohlstätten before it finally ascents towards the two highest peaks of Burgenland, namely the Hirschenstein (862m) with its gigantic antenna and then the Geschriebenstein (884m) with its unique viewing platform providing a fascinating surround view (free of charge) to Hungary and Austria.
Tour Description
| 00:00 | The tour starts at Burg Bernstein castle (GPS: 47.406867,16.252883) and follows the street eastwards towards the village of Bernstein. |
| 00:05 | Follow the main street eastwards till the Badgasse. |
| 00:10 | Turn right into the Badgasse and follow the alpannonia markings leading out of Bernstein. |
| 00:18 | Turn left (street) and then right (trail) towards the public swimming pool of Bernstein. |
| 00:20 | Follow the markings towards the Barfußweg (barefoot trail) and then the Barfußweg (barefoot trail) itself. |
| 00:30 | At the end of the trail, keep left at the crossing and follow the street. |
| 00:40 | Continue straight ahead and follow the trail through the Serpentin-Energiegarten (forest). |
| 01:00 | At the crossing, keep straight ahead (right) hand-side and follow the now steeper trail upwards towards Oberhasel. |
| 01:15 | When reaching Oberhasel, turn left into the street and then right at the next crossing (towards Goberling). |
| 01:25 | Keep left and follow the trail towards Goberling (follow the markings and signposts!) through the forest. |
| 02:00 | At Goberling, turn right and follow the street towards the mining museum. Optionally, you could turn left and walk a couple of meters towards the gas station for refilling your supplies (). |
| 02:02 | At the crossing next to the mining museum, turn left, pass by the mining museum and stay on the street (first slightly right and then turn left – see signposts). |
| 02:10 | Follow the gravel road (stay straight ahead) till reaching Reitboden. |
| 02:35 | At the Reitboden (white pillar with the alpannonia logo), turn left and follow the road northwards towards and then along the forest. |
| 02:40 | Turn left into the trail through the forest (see signpost) and follow the trail downwards to Unterkohlstätten. |
| 03:00 | At the clearing, turn left and follow the trail through the forest. In the forest, first stay straight ahead and then turn right. BEFORE the river, turn right again and follow the forest street towards Kalkofen. |
| 03:25 | Well deserved break at the Kalkofen rest area. Enjoy a self-brought refreshment (). |
| 03:40 | Continue on the forest road upwards towards Oberkohlstätten. |
| 03:50 | At the crossing, keep right and follow the lower trail towards the small lake. |
| 03:55 | Well deserved break at the small lake in Unterkohlstätten. Enjoy self-brought food and refreshment ( ). The rest area features tap drinking water. |
| 04:40 | Follow the “9-crosses” trail westwards towards Oberkohlstätten. |
| 04:52 | At Oberkohlstätten, turn right into the street and follow it upwards till the cemetery. |
| 04:57 | At the cemetery, turn left into the shortcut, then right at the street and keep immediately left again. Follow the gravel road upwards. |
| 05:05 | Enjoy the awesome view from the viewpoint and then continue on the trail on the right hand-side. |
| 05:10 | At the crossings, first turn right and then left. Follow the trail upwards. |
| 05:30 | At the crossing, turn left and follow the smaller trail upwards towards Kleiner Hirschenstein. |
| 05:55 | Pass by Kleiner Hirschenstein (836m) and continue on the trail towards Hirschenstein. |
| 06:00 | Short break (self-brought ) at the Dreihotter rest area featuring a sun lounger. Continue on the trail straight ahead towards Hirschenstein. |
| 06:15 | Keep right at the crossing and follow the small trail towards the Großer Hirschenstein with its big antenna. |
| 06:20 | Pass by the Großer Hirschenstein (862m) with its big TV sending antenna. |
| 06:25 | At the crossing, keep straight ahead and follow the small trail upwards towards the 2nd antenna of Großer Hirschenstein. Continue on the trail (always straight ahead). |
| 07:10 | Cross the street at the Ranch and continue on the trail on the other side towards Geschriebenstein. Follow the road upwards (stay straight ahead all times, follow the markings and signposts). |
| 07:40 | Arrival at Geschriebenstein (884m), the highest peak of Burgenland and directly on the border between Austria and Hungary. Enjoy the view from the viewing platform. This is the end of the tour. |
General Tour Data
| Area: | Günser Gebirge, Burgenland, Austria | |
| Distance: | 26km | |
| Ascent: | 964m (3h 30min) | |
| Descent: | 716m (2h 15min) | |
| Highest Pt: | 884m | |
| Lowest Pt: | 367m | |
| Duration: | 6h 40min (without breaks) 7h 40min (with breaks) |
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Gasthof Heanzenhof / Bernstein (619m) Gasthof Pannonia / Bernstein (619m) Gasthaus Heidinger / Goberling (369m) Kohlstätter Hof / Oberkohlstätten (548m) Die Ranch (803m) |
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| Equipment: | Backpack with standard hiking equipment Comfortable hiking shoes Snacks, Food and enough water Sun & Weather protection Camera |
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| O | Tour at outdooractive.com |
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Interesting background information
The “Geschriebenstein” is the highest point in Burgenland and western Hungary.
The border between Austria and Hungary runs exactly through the middle of the viewing platform on the summit which was build in 1913 by the Austrians.
In 2001, the fall of the iron curtain finally allowed crossing the border here between Austria and Hungary.
Tour Diary
2021-04-01 08:45
| Weather: | Sunny, perfect | |
| Participants: | Stefan | |
| Activity: | Strava | |
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| Comment: | I was brought by car to Bernstein and picked up at Geschriebenstein (at the Ranch). If done not part of the alpannonia long distance trail, transportation to the starting and end point must be organised (there is only limited public transportation that does not operate at convenient hours). |
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