Experience wine trail Hoferberg, Feistritz Valley

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 4,6 km

Time 1:37 h

Uphill 97 hm

Downhill 105 hm

Highest point 550 m

Circular walk, with magnificent views of the vineyards. The stations are designed with information as a wine arbor and offer a table and seats for a picnic in the greenery.

Interesting facts about grape varieties and work in the vineyard

Information boards tell interesting facts about the cultural history of viticulture in the East Styrian valley of the Wild Waters.

The geological and climatic conditions of the Hoferberg not only favor the growth of the vines, but also decisively shape the wines and give them a very special structure that is unique.

Best season

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More information

ApfelLand is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, about 60 km northeast of Graz and about 140 km south of Vienna.

To Google Maps for the calculation of the journey.

Buschenschank Eiteljörg

The nature trail is built like a circle and thematically divided into 4 seasons according to the wine culture tour.

The stations are designed with information as a wine arbor and offer a table and seats for a picnic in the greenery.

In the spring is the soil science, the choice of varieties, the pruning of the vine, and much more.The summer station informs about the importance of the sun,climate, foliage pruning, pest and fungus control.Autumn topics are harvest, quality, grape juice and much more...Winter informs about cellar management, wine quality and wine marketing.

Between the stations you will find clearly arranged information boards with a lot of valuable knowledge about wine (e.g. description of varieties, importance of wine cellars, wine and faith, cultural guidance, etc.).

The wine trail can be walked in any direction.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire brigade: 122

Police: 133

Tips for even more hiking fun: Rules of behaviour when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at)

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)Sturdy footwearAppropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"Rain and sun protectionHiking poles as requiredMobile phoneSmall first aid kitRoute descriptionBefore starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

We recommend:

Eitljörg wine tavern

Käfer's south slope vineyard & wine tavern

Hartberg train station is located close to ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

Timetables and information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at www.busbahnbim.at.

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., you can find out:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info