Stage 3 Grazer Bergland Hiking Trail: Übelbach – Deutschfeistritz – Peggau

The stage begins at Übelbach railway station (580 m). The route first passes through the town and under the motorway bridge before a longer climb through forested terrain begins.

Via Taschlerkreuz, the trail reaches open alpine meadows with wide views. It then continues eastwards along the ridge on forest roads and broad paths. Numerous wayside crosses such as Hiednerkreuz, Ederkreuz and Wartkogelkreuz shape the landscape. A memorial stone with a cross above Vlg. Sprinzelhofer also lies directly along the route.

The trail alternates between open cultural landscapes with panoramic views and dense woodland sections. The final ascent leads up to Schartnerkogel (931 m), whose plateau opens wide views across the Grazer Bergland.

The descent follows mostly narrow forest paths down to Deutschfeistritz (404 m). From there, the route continues through the town, across the River Mur and on to Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station (410 m).

Stage Overview:

Start: Übelbach railway station (flux GU1813)
0.6 km Motorway underpass
3.0 km Taschlerkreuz
4.6 km Hiednerkreuz (flux GU1162 Großstübing-Gh Hiedner)
5.8 km Ederkreuz (flux GU1839 Übelbach-Ederkreuz)
7.0 km Wartkogelkreuz picnic spot
8.2 km Stone with cross Vlg. Sprinzelhofer
11.6 km Schartnerkogel (931 m)
15.0 km Deutschfeistritz municipal office (flux GU1123)
Finish: 16.2 km Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station (flux GU4539)

The hiking trail partly crosses pastureland. Please be considerate around grazing animals.

Footwear & Support
Hiking or mountain boots suitable for the stage
Telescopic poles, preferably three section poles with compact pack size

Clothing
Comfortable, quick drying hiking trousers
Layered clothing system with T shirt, mid layer and hooded jacket
Gloves and headwear such as cap or beanie

Weather & Sun Protection
Light rain poncho or umbrella
Sun protection including cap, sunglasses, sunscreen and optional UV clothing

Backpack & Supplies
Daypack with rain cover
Water bottle
Snack box and energy snacks

Navigation & Safety
Mobile phone or GPS device with GPX track
Power bank
Headlamp
First aid kit including blister plasters
Grazer Bergland hiking map with marked route

Shortcut:
After a total of 15.0 km, the hike can be ended in Deutschfeistritz (train and bus stop available).

Highlights:
Museum Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz

Train
S1 railway line between Graz and Bruck an der Mur with a stop at Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station.

Steiermarkbahn S11 between Übelbach railway station and Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station. Operates Monday to Saturday on working days.
No service on Sundays and public holidays. Access by shared taxi flux is possible. Further information at www.flux.at

Further information on train and bus connections at www.verbundlinie.at and www.oebb.at

Shared taxi flux
Further information at www.flux.at