Rötschgraben Trail (R13)

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,0 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 140 hm

Downhill 140 hm

Highest point 770 m

From Semriach, hike through the idyllic Rötschgraben along a gently flowing stream while enjoying beautiful views across the Grazer Bergland.

The Rötschgraben Trail (R13) starts at the main square in Semriach and follows quiet side roads and forest paths into the Rötschgraben. The route runs along the Rötschbach through shaded woodland, passing an Icelandic horse farm and offering recurring views across the Grazer Bergland.

A scenic and refreshing tour on the northwestern side of the Schöckl around Semriach.

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More information

By car: Semriach main square
Parking: Schulstraße car park
Parking: multi-purpose hall primary school car park

From the main square in Semriach, the trail first heads south along Semriacher Straße and then turns left onto a natural path. It continues along the Rötschbach to the lowest point, staying close to the water as it passes through the Rötschgraben.

At a junction, the route switches to a paved road before turning left back onto a natural trail, passing the Icelandic horse farm. It then continues through Hitzendorf back to Semriach.

Start: Main square Semriach
1.2 km Rötschgraben
3.3 km Icelandic horse farm
4.6 km Hitzendorf
5.3 km Main square Semriach

Hiking boots (in winter traction aids and trekking poles recommended) Backpack, sun, wind and rain protection, drinks and snacks Mobile phone, wallet, tour planning Optional trekking poles

By bus: Regional bus 140 to Semriach, stop Semriach main square
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flux shared taxi: from Peggau-Deutschfeistritz station to the stop Semriach main square (GU 1405)
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The Semriach circular hiking trails were created in close cooperation between local associations, the municipality of Semriach and landowners, and are maintained with great voluntary commitment.

Free hiking maps and information:

Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43 316 80750
info@regiongraz.at
www.regiongraz.at/hiking