Grazer Bergland Hiking Trail: Northern Route

Northern Route

The northern route of the Grazer Bergland Hiking Trail winds through the alpine landscapes of the Grazer Bergland in three stages, connecting the main towns of Frohnleiten, Übelbach, and Peggau. With the Haneggkogel, the Hochtrötsch, and the Schartnerkogel, three striking peaks line theroute. Particularly impressive are the expansive alpine pastures around the Gmoa Alm, which, with theiropen landscape, convey a genuine alpine atmosphere. Time and again, breathtakingviews open up over the Graz Mountain Region and the Gleinalm area, as well as down into the lively Mur Valley. The Lurgrotte, Austria’s largest stalactite cave, offers a special natural experience and is accessible via itstwo entrances in Peggau and Semriach. It ranks among the outstandingnatural attractions along the Northern Route. The historic old town of Frohnleiten, with its main square and characteristic terraces along the Mur River, invites visitors to take a leisurely tour. In this way, the Northern Route impressively combines mountain and alpine landscapes, sweeping panoramas, nature experiences, as well as culture and history.

Day 1: Stage  Peggau - Frohnleiten (17.1 km, 6 hours)
Day 2: Stage  Frohnleiten-Übelbach  (20.6 km, 7 hours)
Day 3: Stage  Übelbach -Peggau  (16.2 km, 5.5 hours)

You’ll spend the night in Peggau; on Days 2 and 3, you can easily take the S-Bahn to the
starting points in Frohnleiten and Übelbach.
Please book your S-Bahn tickets at www.oebb.at

Of course, you can also choose to stay overnight in Frohnleiten or Übelbach.

Possible accommodations:

Hotel La Cucina, Peggau

Gasthof Dorfwirt, Frohnleiten

Gasthof zur Sonne, Übelbach

Genuss Pension Herti, Übelbach

Haus Pastner am Teich, Grossauer´s Home  Übelbach