Kuruzzen hiking trail

The hike starts right next to the Burgauberg lookout tower, a magnificent vantage point with panoramic views over the Lafnitz Valley. From here, the trail leads south, slightly downhill, and continues through open terrain past farms and fields. You soon reach the edge of the forest, follow the path westward, and reach the edge of a meadow. There, turn left and hike toward the Lafnitz Valley. You then reach the Lafnitz river basin, which forms the border between Styria and Burgenland. The trail continues along the natural riverbank to the faithfully reconstructed Tschartake – an old border guard tower that can now be climbed and offers fascinating insight into the region's history. After this historical break, the circular trail continues west before branching off again to the south. You continue along old field boundaries until you reach gently rolling terrain again.

Then the trail heads north again, past orchards and small farmsteads, before returning to the starting point. Shortly afterward, the trail climbs again toward Burgauberg. The final sections bring hikers back to the starting point at the Burgauberg lookout tower, where the loop concludes after about 8 kilometers. It's worth ending the hike here with a final view from the observation tower—or with a comfortable bench and a view of the border region, which so impressively combines history and landscape.

- Burgenland Transport Company and take the BAST train from Stegersbach bus station to the starting point in Burgauberg.

Burgau - Ihr Ziel im Thermenland Steiermark