From Friesach to Semriach

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 8,9 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 410 hm

Downhill 100 hm

Highest point 812 m

This hike leads from Friesach through forests and across the Hiening ridge to Semriach. The route combines woodland, meadows and cultivated landscapes.

From Friesach, the trail climbs through the forest, with some steeper sections. The route then follows the Hiening ridge through gently rolling cultivated landscapes and past individual farmsteads to Taschen (812 m). From there, follow the paved road downhill to Semriach.

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More information

Car:
From Graz, take the A9 towards Bruck to the Peggau exit, then continue via the B67 to Peggau railway station. From there, take flux shared taxi or a bus to Friesach.
From Bruck, take the S35 towards Graz to the Peggau exit, continue to Peggau railway station, then take flux or a bus to Friesach.
Parking is available at Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station.

From the Friesach bus stop, the route initially climbs along a forest trail, with some steeper sections. The trail then follows the Hiening ridge through gently rolling cultivated landscapes and past individual farmsteads to Taschen (812 m above sea level). From there, follow the paved road downhill to Semriach.

Hiking boots, traction aids and hiking poles recommended in winter
Backpack
Sun, wind and rain protection
Water and snacks, no refreshment options during the hike
Mobile phone
Route planning

Train: Take the S-Bahn from Graz or Bruck an der Mur to Frohnleiten, then continue by flux or bus to Friesach. Return by S-Bahn from Peggau railway station.

Free hiking map and information:
Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T: +43 316 80750, info@regiongraz.at