Animal times four Nr. 11, 59, 551, 60, 56

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Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 23,0 km

Time 7:00 h

Uphill 800 hm

Downhill 800 hm

Highest point 1081 m

Four Times the Fun – From Stainz to Reinischkogel!
Four innkeepers, each raising their own species of animal and transforming it into exquisite delicacies. What more could a food lover ask for? The scenery here is also absolutely breathtaking.

The “Tier mal Vier” hiking trail in the South Styria adventure region offers a unique culinary hiking experience. The trail begins at the foot of the beautiful Reinischkogel mountain at the first of the four “Tier mal Vier” inns, the Rauch-Hof, in Stainz. Here you can enjoy a hearty meal to fuel your hike. At the start, you’ll leisurely follow the Marhofer Genusswanderweg (No. 11) – along the Stainzbach stream, past old farmhouses, and through beautiful orchard meadows, the trail winds its way along. The typical houses of Western Styria, adorned with flowers, also make for popular photo opportunities. After about 20 minutes, follow the Mitterweg to the next intersection. Turn right and head steeply uphill on the Rieglerweg. Once you reach the top of the vineyard, the path leads through beautiful vineyards up to the Marhofberg, always heading toward Sommereben am Reinischkogel, where a stunning panoramic view of the Schilcherland unfolds. In autumn, a mystical fog lies below you, and in between, the forest shimmers in all the colors of the season. At the next fork in the trail, turn left and hike along Trail No. 59 through a somewhat steeper forest and through stunningly beautiful vineyards. Cross the road and continue heading toward Sommereben am Reinischkogel.
After about two hours, you’ll reach the next “Tier mal Vier” inn—the Jagawirt. It’s especially fun to watch the pigs, both big and small, playing in their spacious enclosure. You can also admire rabbits, goats, and sheep. An experience for young and old alike. The inn is particularly famous for its deliciously juicy roast pork. The trail remains enjoyable, and via romantic forest paths, you’ll pass the former Reinbacher Inn and the Wilddamm enclosure in 30 minutes to reach the third “Tier mal Vier” inn, the Wassermann Inn. Take advantage of this opportunity—it’s rare to get this close to red deer. An unforgettable experience. From here, the trail leads through a short stretch of forest, past blackberry bushes, to a beautiful flat path that you follow until the final ascent. The trail now takes on an increasingly alpine character and leads you up to an elevation of 1,080 meters to the last “Tier-mal-Vier” inn. After a good three hours, you’ve reached your destination—the Klugbauer. The shaggy Highland cattle will charm you with their good-naturedness. Let your day of hiking come to a leisurely close here; there are sure to be some funny animal stories to share with the group.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the A2 toward Klagenfurt at the Graz-West interchange. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 toward Lannach-Deutschlandsberg, continuing on to Stainz.

The "Tier mal Vier" hiking trail in the Styrian Schilcherland region offers a special kind of enjoyment hike. You are on your way for about three and a half hours over a distance of ten kilometres.

You start at the foot of the beautiful Reinischkogel at the first of the four "Tier mal Vier" inns, the Rauchhof, in Stainz. Here you have the opportunity to fortify yourself with culinary delights for your tour. At the beginning you follow the Marhofer Genusswanderweg with the number 11 - along the Stainzbach stream, past old farms and over beautiful orchards. The typical houses of Western Styria with their flower decorations are also popular photo motifs.

After about 20 minutes, follow Mitterweg past the Schriebl organic farm to the next junction. Turn right onto Rieglerweg and walk steeply uphill to the Schriebl winery. A special wine tasting is offered here. It begins with a tour of the vineyard, so that you can experience the creation of the wine right from the blossoming vine. Once at the top of the vineyard, it is time to taste the first varieties of wine.

Afterwards, the trail leads through beautiful vineyards up to the Marhofberg, always in the direction of Sommereben on the Reinischkogel, where a wonderful panoramic view of the Schilcherland is revealed. In autumn, the mist lies mystically below you and in between the forest shimmers colourfully in all the colours of this season.

At the next fork in the path, turn left and walk along path number 59 through a somewhat steeper forest and through wonderfully beautiful vineyards to the Buschenschank Kugler. Once there, cross the road and continue in the direction of Sommereben am Reinischkogel. After about two hours you will reach the next "Tier mal Vier" inn - the Jagawirt. It is especially fun to watch the small and large pigs playing in their spacious enclosure. Rabbits, goats and sheep can also be admired. An experience for young and old. The farm is particularly famous for its wonderfully juicy roast pork.

The route remains enjoyable and along romantic forest paths past the Reinbacher Inn and the Wilddamm enclosure, it takes 30 minutes to reach the third "Tier mal Vier" inn, the Wassermann Inn. Take the opportunity, you rarely get so close to red deer. An unforgettable experience.

From here you walk through a short section of forest, past blackberry bushes, to a beautiful flat path, which you follow until the final ascent. The trail now takes on an increasingly alpine pasture character and leads you up to an altitude of 1,080 metres to the last "Tier-mal-Vier" inn. After a good three hours you have reached your destination - the Klugbauer. The shaggy highland cattle will delight you with their good nature.

Let the day's hike come to an end here in a cosy atmosphere; there are bound to be the first funny animal stories to tell in the group.

Watching red deer: It is a true rarity. It is very rare to see red deer. At Wassermann you have the opportunity to observe these majestic animals.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible. Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.

All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at: www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival

Nearest train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

No time limit and free of charge at the Rauch-Hof in Stainz.

Information offices:

Stainz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 710, 8510 Stainz, Hauptplatz 1

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com