Genuss-Schilchern Family Circuit

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,0 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 75 hm

Downhill 75 hm

Highest point 400 m

Hiking fun for the whole family awaits, as there is wonderful nature to discover. The route is suitable for strollers and can also be halved.

Start at the Schilcherlandstadion in St. Stefan ob Stainz, turn left over the bridge and then immediately left onto the dirt road along the soccer field. At the fork in the road, you have two options: the short route (1.8 km) leads left along the meadow path, over a small bridge and slightly uphill to the center of St. Stefan. The longer route leads right into the forest and after a few meters left to the municipal road, where you will see a wayside shrine. Before the bridge, turn right and follow the “Genuss Schilchern” sign. Along the Lemsitzbach stream, you will cross a farmyard and pass a horse stable. Cross the bridge and after 100 meters turn left onto the gravel road, which leads slightly uphill to the Sonnenhangsiedlung. Continue to follow the signs, cross the L314 state road and walk along the sidewalk to the town center. At the main square, head south until you reach the fork in the road. Follow the “Genuss Schilchern” signs; on the right, a sidewalk leads back to the L314 to the “Hecher” car dealership.
From here, it is only a few meters to the left to the starting point at the Schilcherlandstadion.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the A2 towards Klagenfurt at the Graz-West motorway junction. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 towards Lannach-Deutschlandsberg.

Start your family hike leisurely and without rushing, with lots of anticipation, by marching from the starting point at the Schilcherland stadium in St. Stefan ob Stainz, first left over the bridge and then immediately left again onto a field path and along the football training ground towards the east. You might find room for a small ball in one of the rucksacks, then nothing stands in the way of a short match with the children. After that, always follow this path until you come to a fork in the road.

Here you have to choose one of the two path variants.

The short loop with a length of 1.8 kilometres leads along the meadow path on the left, over a small bridge and then slightly uphill into the centre of St. Stefan. On the meadow you have the opportunity to have a cosy picnic or pick a bouquet of flowers.

The longer version of this hike leads to the right into the forest and after a few metres to the left until you reach the municipal road, where you will soon see a wayside shrine. From here it is only a few metres straight ahead to the "Buschenschank Niggas vulgo Schleicher". Stop in and enjoy a sandwich or a light salad. There is something for everyone on the varied menu. Wine lovers will also get their money's worth here.

You can also take a shortcut here and follow the municipal road to the left until you reach the bridge, where you go straight on and somewhat steeper, over the pumpkin farm of the Oswald family, into the centre of the village.

Or turn right before the bridge and always follow the "Genuss Schilchern" markings. Along the Lemsitzbach stream, the trail leads you to a farm, which you cross and then you pass a horse stable. Here you can watch the horses grazing or jump a few flat stones over the water, the children will thank you.

Then cross a bridge and after 100 metres turn left onto the gravel road, which leads slightly uphill, to the Sonnenhang settlement, where you can already see the church of St. Stefan. Continue to follow the markings and turn right.

Cross the L314 main road and walk along the pavement to the centre of the village. The centre offers you some ideal culinary options to round off your hiking day. You pass the rustic "Gasthaus der Familie Auer" and the "Cafehaus Ebner" before arriving in front of the parish church. A schnitzel and a salad with pumpkin seed oil for refreshment would probably not be too bad.

Well fortified, turn left and walk along the main square, past the "Cafehaus Kainz" towards the south, until you reach a fork in the road. Follow the "Genuss Schilchern" signs and a footpath on the right leads back to the L314, past the "Gasthaus Mediterran" to the "Hecher" car dealership. From here it is only a few metres to the left to the starting point, the car park at the "Schilcherlandstadion".

The “Nellatis Eisbar” in the center of St. Stefan ob Stainz with delicious ice cream specialties! (Only open in good weather)

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

The nearest train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

At the parking lot of the soccer field (Schilcherland Stadium).

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