Chapel Rest Area – Kukubauer Hut loop from Michelbach

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Chapel Rest Area – Kukubauer Hut loop from Michelbach

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Chapel Rest Area – Kukubauer Hut loop from Michelbach

03:47

12.1km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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817 m

Chapel Rest Area

Highlight • Religious Site

Cozy rest area with bench

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6.44 km

Föhrenbigl Alpenblick Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nicely located bench with a wonderful view

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7.05 km

Kukubauer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Kukubauer hut; a few meters up to the Kukubauer Wiese

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7.20 km

Heimkehrer Cross

Highlight • Monument

The cross is a little above the Kukubauer hut. It was built in 1966 and renovated in 2016. A couple of benches invite you to rest. On the Kukubauerwiese behind it you have a great view of the area.

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9.46 km

The observatory was opened in 2000 and is operated by the Antares Association. If Covid19 does not come in the way, guided tours are also offered on a regular basis. Note opening times and winter closure. More information at: noe-sternwarte.at

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10.2 km

Lab Station at Sternwarteweg

Highlight • Rest Area

The Michelbach Observatory, located in Michelbach, Austria, is a major facility for astronomy enthusiasts and educational institutions. The observatory offers both the public and professionals the opportunity to observe the night sky and learn more about astronomy.

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11.9 km

Michelbach Markt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

During the second Turkish siege, the old parish church was razed to the ground. The survivors built this new church from 1708.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

3.35 km

1.29 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.80 km

1.82 km

1.23 km

1.12 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

17°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2022,Kukubauerhütte – Sternwarte ANTARES Runde von Michelbach Markt

A beautiful hiking tour around the Michelbach wind turbine

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February 11, 2022,Kukubauerhütte

From the fire brigade building in Michelbach, first uphill briefly on asphalt, then uphill to the right along a fence on a path. A short stop at a small chapel and then further uphill past a farm with another chapel and the Bischofshöhe. Continue east and in a long arc south, past the height 677 to the Gaishof and to …

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November 14, 2021,Michelbach,Bischofshöhe,Kukubauerhütte

A leisurely hike from Michelbach over the Bischofshofshöhe to the Kukubauerhütte, partly asphalt, but with a wonderful view, unfortunately it was fog today

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