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Greibrunnweg No. 12 Variant a

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 5,5 km
Time 1:45 h
Uphill 128 hm
Downhill 128 hm
Highest point 431 m
A short hike up towards Spitzerberg and back to St. Nikolai im Sausal through meadows and vineyards.
The Greibrunnweg trail starts in the centre of St. Nikolai im Sausal at the municipal office. It initially follows municipal paths towards Waldschach, then through a wooded area to the main road and on towards Spitzerberg. From here, you can take a shortcut across meadows and vineyards via the north-south connection.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Kitzeck i. S.
Parking spaces are available around the municipal office in St. Nikolai i. S.
The Greibrunn Trail starts in the centre of St. Nikolai im Sausal at the municipal office. It first leads on municipal paths in the direction of Waldschach, finally through a piece of forest to the main road and on in the direction of Spitzerberg. From here you can shorten the Greibrunnweg through meadows and vineyards via the north-south connection.

Small rucksack with water bottle, light hiking boots, Nordic walking poles, sunscreen, umbrella, mobile phone, detailed map/hiking map of the hike.

Please take into account your personal fitness level, the weather forecast and the current opening hours of refreshment stops. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information provided.

The Aeijst Distillery is well worth a visit!

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 railway station is in Leibnitz.

Information offices:

Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck

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

www.suedsteiermark.com

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What the weather will be like St. Nikolai im Sausal (335m)

Today, 22.10.2026

Variable cloudiness in the morning, followed by scattered showers and finally sunshine.
Morning
cloudy
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 23.10.2026

The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
very sunny
2°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

24.10.2026
foggy
2°C 11°C
25.10.2026
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0°C 12°C
26.10.2026
sunny
3°C 15°C
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