Theme walk "Path of Millions"

The historic route of Proviantweg joined the Garstnertal in the big time of the "Black Count" with the Styrian Eisenwurzen over the Hengstpaß. We walk from Windischgarsten first on Millionenweg and then on Proviantweg to the pastures at Hengstpaß.

Around 26 stations with the most beautiful viewing points in the Garstner Valley show, how the landscape of the Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen has geologically developed in 250 million years. You also walk along the historical provisions path, along which provisions and iron were transported over the Hengstpass for hundreds of years and discover the tracks of the old iron road. The journey into the past starts at the railway station in Windischgarsten and leads to the "Geological Nature Trail" in the Nature Park. After the "Geological Nature Trail" with its display of stone, which make up the ground and constitute the mountains around Windischgarsten, you can carry on walking on the gravel banks of the dam stream and discover the stony witnessess of geological history for yourself. Past the Pistlmühle Sawmill and the Gasthaus Schaffelmühle after a little walk along the Rosenauer road to the confluence of the Frait stream, which you then follow. Towards Windischgarsten you leave the Fraitgraben and enjoy a wonderful view of the Garstner Valley. Passed a moor and over gentle moraine hills you return to the starting-point.

Walking time: Path of Millions ca. 3-4 Std./with Proviantweg 6-7 Std