Schwarzenegg round
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
easy
Route
9,9 km
Time
2:30 h
Uphill
20 hm
Downhill
20 hm
Highest point
320 m
Discover geological, archaeological, historical and cultural-historical features.
The hike starts in Weitendorf. You walk via Klein Weitendorf and Kainach near Wildon to Schwarzenegg Castle, then to the bathing lake in Wildon, where you can take some time to rest and cool your feet in the lake. Via Neudorf ob Wildon, you walk back to Weitendorf. Along the hiking trail, there are several interesting information boards about the geology, archaeology and history of the region.
Best season
January
February
March
April
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June
July
August
September
October
November
December
More information
Coming from the A9 Pyhrnautobahn - exit Wildon.
Beautiful circular hike from Weitendorf via Klein Weitendorf and Kainach bei Wildon to Schwarzenegg Castle, then to the bathing lake in Wildon and via Neudorf ob Wildon back to Weitendorf.Along the trail there are some interesting panels on geology, archeology and history of the region.
You will pass Schwarzenegg Castle, where history is being written. Enjoy this unique atmosphere.
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 Ehrenhausen.
Village square Weitendorf
Information offices:
Leibnitz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 410, 8430 Leibnitz
South Styria
Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730,
8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40
www.suedsteiermark.com
Map & downloads
Gallery
Badesee Wildon | © TV Südsteiermark/Lisi Maier | Lisi Maier
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Wildon Hauptplatz.jpg | © Georg Lassacher/Hengist | Georg Lassacher/Hengist
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What the weather will be like Wildon (316m)
Today, 08.07.2026
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then showers and sunshine will alternate.Morning
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Noon
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
45%
sr.Windstärke
15 km/h
Night
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
70%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Tomorrow, 09.07.2026
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.Morning
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
10%
sr.Windstärke
0 km/h
Noon
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
20%
sr.Windstärke
10 km/h
Night
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
15%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
10.07.2026
14°C
29°C
11.07.2026
16°C
30°C
12.07.2026
16°C
29°C
