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Waldlehrpfad Zeltweg

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 3,3 km
Time 1:00 h
Uphill 12 hm
Downhill 12 hm
Highest point 677 m
“The educational one": interesting information about the forest awaits you on the educational forest trail in Zeltweg. Stroll along the varied paths of the Mur, enjoy the rippling water and relax while admiring the flora and fauna.
The forest nature trail in Zeltweg illustrates the secrets of the forest in an understandable way. This short hike is suitable for families with children and as a short break in between. Balance, strength and endurance can also be measured at the activity stations. Enjoy nature and the many facets of the Mur. 

Best season

More information

From the S36 Murtal expressway:

Take the Zeltweg West exit.

Take the B78 in the direction of Zeltweg.

After approx. 2 km, turn left onto Pfaffendorfer Straße.

Follow the road to Pfaffendorf.


From Graz (approx. 1 hour drive):

Take the A9 Phyrnautobahn northbound.

At St. Michael, change to the S36 Murtal expressway in the direction of Klagenfurt.

Follow the steps above from “Zeltweg West”.


From Klagenfurt (approx. 1 hour drive):

Take the S37 Klagenfurt expressway in a northerly direction.

At Judenburg, change to the S36 Murtal expressway in the direction of Graz.

Take the Zeltweg West exit and follow the steps above.
Go straight ahead at the parking lot and take the left fork to get directly to the Mur. Go left again to extend your walk and visit this branch of the path. At the end of the path, you can turn around again and experience the rest of the path. Go straight ahead and follow the path in a circular loop, go straight ahead, follow the path to the right, continue straight ahead and turn right again until you get back to the starting point.

Of course, you can also experience the adventure trail individually and explore the paths criss-cross.
You can prove your stamina and skill at the active and motor skills stations.
Zeltweg is easily accessible by bus or train. More information under:  BusBahnBim Routenplaner
There is a large parking lot at the edge of the forest , which serves as the starting point for the forest nature trail.

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View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Zeltweg (656m)

Today, 01.09.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
sunny
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Tomorrow, 02.09.2026

Quite sunny with scattered clouds during the day, but a chance of thunderstorms towards evening.
Morning
sunny
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

03.09.2026
sunny
11°C 26°C
04.09.2026
sunny
12°C 28°C
05.09.2026
very sunny
13°C 29°C
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