St. Stefan-Gundersdorf-Zachgraben Tour

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 7,6 km

Time 2:10 h

Uphill 172 hm

Downhill 163 hm

Highest point 512 m

Picturesque vineyards, pretty farmhouses and plenty of places to stop for refreshments - a leisurely circular hike with fantastic views and one or two botanical features.

The starting point is the Schilcherland parking lot. Follow the markings S1, S4 and 06 past the elementary school through the forest along the meadow path to Puxhof. Turn left there and you are on path S2A. Follow the path through the dairy farm to the junction with S2. The path climbs slightly, and just a short distance after the farm there is a picturesque bench where you can rest and enjoy the beautiful view. The still slightly ascending hike continues to the main road, which you cross and continue along path S2 to the wayside shrine next to the fire station in Gundersdorf. Continue along the S1 to the village center. There are several opportunities to indulge in the culinary and vinophile delights of Schilcherland. The trail continues along the S1 markings through the vineyard to the stream. There you turn left and pass the natural monument “Celtic Tree Circle” and the Hubertus Chapel. Follow trail no. S1 along the road back to St. Stefan ob Stainz.

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

Natural monument “Celtic Tree Circle” and Hubertus Chapel

Among the “botanical features”: In the Zachgraben, an extremely species-rich plant catalog was collected as part of a sustainability concept under the working title FOCUS Z - Wild Herbs and Cheeky Fruits.

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.

Schilcherland parking lot (opposite St. Stefan school center)

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