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Gorge tour, Stubenberg am See

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 3,4 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 122 hm
Downhill 111 hm
Highest point 511 m
An easy hike in ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee, which has a lot to offer, let yourself be surprised.
The starting point of the hiking tour is Lake Stubenberg. At the start, the route follows the R8 cycle path to the Stubenberg power station, where you can see the centuries-old tradition of mechanical and electrical engineering combined with state-of-the-art electronic computer control.After the power station (approx. 300 m), we cross the Feistritz (river) via a ford and then turn left and walk uphill to the Laibacher wine tavern. A delicious "Brettljausn" with homemade products awaits you.

Best season

January
February
November
December

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Directions

By car

Coming from Vienna:

Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via Bundesstraße (B54) in the direction of Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf in the direction of Graz turn off in the direction of ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

Coming from Salzburg/Germany:

Freeway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue via Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - Bundesstraße (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.


All parking lots around the Stubenbergsee are subject to charges (except for disabled persons § 29b).

Lake parking lot - Feistritz bridge

Starting point of this circular trail is the Stubenbergsee (east beach), here you can park the car.

After crossing the Feistritz bridge, follow the signs Nr.15 and keep to the right, the first section of the trail is also the bike path R8 to the show power plant of the Feistritzwerk.

Approx. 300 m after the power plant we cross the Feistritz (river) over a ford and then turn left and walk uphill to the Buschenschank Laibacher.

After a hearty refreshment, the circular trail leads you back to the starting point with a moderate gradient.

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

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

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police: 133

  • Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)Sturdy shoes
  • Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
  • Rain and sun protectionHiking poles as required
  • Cell phone
  • Small first aid kit
  • Route description
  • Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable food and drink.
  • We recommend:

    Visit to the Feistritzwerke power stationRefreshments - Buschenschank Laibacher

Hartberg train station is close to ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee.

Take the train to Hartberg, from there buses run to Stubenberg.

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

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-SammelTaxi

Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark

Geschäftsstelle ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel.:+43 3176 8882

www.oststeiermark.com

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.

You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Eastern Styria Tourist Office

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel.: +43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com

Map & downloads

Gallery

View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Stubenberg (443m)

Today, 24.09.2026

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
sunny
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
cloudy
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 25.09.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
sunny
7°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

26.09.2026
very sunny
5°C 21°C
27.09.2026
very sunny
6°C 21°C
28.09.2026
very sunny
7°C 22°C
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