Hiking in Southern Styria
Hiking in Southern Styria
The South Styrian wine route does not only impress with its first-class wines, but also with numerous hiking opportunities in picturesque landscapes.
What makes hiking in Southern Styria special
Gentle hilly landscapes, untouched nature and lots of hours of sunshine - as well as numerous places to stop for refreshments that invite you to linger and try new things: Whether a glass of delicious Styrian wine or a traditional Buschenschank-Jause meal at a local Buschenschank?.
Here, you will not only be spoiled with great choices in terms of hiking routes, but also in terms of where to rest!
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Why hiking in Southern Styria?
1. The Views: From dense forests, picturesque vineyards to idyllic viewpoints: hiking along the South Styrian Wine Route offers incomparable panoramas that cannot easily be found elsewhere. This makes a hiking holiday an incomparable experience.
2. Hiking for all levels: Whether it's a challenging day tour or an enjoyable walk: you'll find the right tour for all age groups and fitness levels in southern Styria. At Weinlandhof we provide our guests with hiking maps and lots of tips for the perfect tour.
3. Numerous places to stop for refreshments: From our traditional "Buschenschanken", restaurants and regional wineries – numerous refreshment stops along the hiking trails invite you to enjoy and linger. This means you don't have to carry a heavy backpack with you: refreshments and snacks can easily be found along the way.
Routes for all hiking levels
Nature lovers and outdoor fans will certainly get their money's worth here: regardless of whether they are a hiking enthusiast or like to take it slow: there are suitable hiking routes for all needs and fitness levels.
With every step in nature, one gets far more than what they are looking for.
Day tours & short hikes in & around Gamlitz
What about a hike on Austria's most southern alp, the Remschnigg Alm? But especially in the warm season, lush forests and cool rivers are an attractive hiking option: A hike through the Heiligengeist Gorge comes just right! And also, if you're looking for a culinary hike, Southern Styria is where to be.
All around, gentle hilly landscapes, idyllic vineyards and the townscape-defining Buschenschanken and wineries invite you to enjoy, hike and relax.
Heiligengeist Gorge
The Heiligengeist Gorge is one of the most beautiful destinations in Styria. In 2015 it was voted the regions' winner in the ORF TV show “9 Places – 9 Treasures”.
Length: 3 kilometres
Natural forest path along the Heiligengeist creek, moss-covered stones, damp ground, secured with ropes in some places.
Sturdy shoes, sure-footedness, good fitness.
Spitzmühle an der Heiligengeistklamm, Großwalz 21, 8463 Großwalz
Experiencing Nature
There are truly enough treasures to discover in the Heiligengeistklamm: from different kinds of plants and rare ferns to mountain golden nettles, silver leaves and meadow chervils to fire salamanders and the large spring damsel (the largest species of dragonfly in Europe). The cool forest is an ideal habitat for many plants and animals. These encounters with nature create a beautiful hiking experience for young and old.
Cooling off on hot days
Especially in the afternoons, when the temperatures are at their highest, it is pleasantly cool in the gorge. To enjoy your hike to the fullest, we recommend sturdy shoes and sure-footedness. Due to the damp and cool climate, the path is very slippery, especially in the shade. Since the climb is not as steep as the one in the Altenbachklamm, the excursion is also suitable for children. Along the way, you will find information boards, telling of the early millwork that was located there.
Diverse circular hiking trail
You can hike the Heiligengeistklamm as part of a 9 kilometre long circuit. It starts at the Schloßberg municipal office, south of Leutschach, where the entrance to the gorge is located. Once you reach the top of the border ridge, the path finally continues along a road to Slovenia, to the church “Sveti Duh na Ostrem vrhu” From there, you will have a fantastic view of the South Styrian and Slovenian hills. By the way, a backpack is not absolutely necessary: along the way there are always Buschenschanken that serve South Styrian delicacies. The crystal clear water in the gorge also tastes wonderfully refreshing.
Remschnigg Alm
What about a hike on Austria's most southern alp, the Remschnigg Alm? This easy hike does not only offer fantastic views of the Graz basin and the slovenian hill and mountain landscape but also reveals the beauty of the local flora.
Length: When you start in Arnfels, approx. 18 km; at the entrance to Remschnigg 53 approx. 5 kilometers
Ascent and descent partly on roads. On the mountain pasture: pastures, meadows, forest paths, few steep passages.
Sturdy shoes, intermeditate fitness
Entry point: Arnfels or Remschnigg 53
Depending on the desired length, the hike can start from Arnfels or from Remschnigg 53.
Panoramic Hike
Hiking through South Styria, along the Slovenian border - with a view of Styria and Slovenia - that's hiking on the Remschnigg Alm! Beautiful panoramas, idyllic pastures and hilly landscapes included. A varied flora, lush forests and a lot of quiet resting spots await you.
Hikes for all levels
Advanced hikers start the hike in Arnfels – at the Pößnitzbach bridge – and from there follow the hiking trail (R2). Through the town of Arnfels and along vineyards and forests, it leads steadily uphill to the Slovenian-Austrian border ridge. From here it's a leisurely walk along the mountain ridge to the Remschnigg cabin.
If you want to save yourself the climb from Arnfels, you can also start the hike at Remschnigg 53 and take an easy half-hour walk to the Remschnigg Alm cabin.
The descent to Arnfels is the same way you came or via the organic winery Sternat Lenz.
Culinary Hike
Who is looking for an easy, culinary hike shouldn't miss the trail "Über Stock & Wein": This circuit around Gamlitz starts directly at Weinlandhof and leads along numerous refreshment stops, wineries and Buschenschanken through the southern Styrian hills.
Long version: around 16 km, short version: around 5-10 km
Alternating roads, vineyards, meadows and forest areas. The path is sometimes difficult for bicycles and strollers to pass.
Sturdy shoes, intermeditate fitness
You can start at any of the starting points along the circular hiking trail.
Hiking in the South Styria Nature Park
Along vineyards, orchards and forests you will immerse yourself in the beauty of southern Styria on this hike and learn a lot about wine, the region, its people as well as flora and fauna.
Cuilinary Experiences
Taking family run businesses along the way are happy to provide insights into their everyday work and life. So why not enjoy a delicious South Styrian wine - or a traditional meal at a local Buschenschank? A number of local businesses also provide hikers along the trail with home made delicacies from self-service refrigerators. So you can treat yourself to a little refreshment on the go even on rest days!
Planning your hiking holiday
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