Florianiberg and Gedersberg

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 13,0 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 300 hm

Downhill 300 hm

Highest point 574 m

Prehistoric traces, vineyards and an unexpected ski slope, with views across the Graz Basin and far beyond.

The route starts at Straßganger Bad and first leads to the pilgrimage church of Maria im Elend. Through the forest, it continues to the legendary Florianikirchlein and up to Florianiberg, where archaeological finds indicate human settlement as early as around 4,000 years ago. From here, there are wide views across the Graz Basin.

The route continues through forests and vineyards towards Buchkogel and the viewing platform, offering views across western Styria and towards the Gleinalm. The return route follows the Mariazellerweg to Seiersberg-Pirka and then crosses an unexpected ski slope in Gedersberg before returning to the starting point.

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Parking is available at Straßganger Bad

Route description EN

From Straßganger Bad, the route first leads to the Maria im Elend pilgrimage church and continues through the forest to Florianikirchlein. It then crosses Florianiberg towards Buchkogel.

The trail continues through forests and vineyards to Kehlberg/Orthacker and the West viewing platform. From there, follow the Mariazellerweg downhill towards Seiersberg-Pirka.

The return route follows municipal hiking trails 11, 01 and 02, crossing the unexpected ski slope in Gedersberg to Viktor-von-Geramb-Straße. Continue via Erzherzog-Johann-Straße to the main road and the bus stop.

Danger of ice and slipping in winter! (Grödeln/spikes/sticks)

Hiking or mountain boots, hiking poles if needed
Daypack with rain cover
Water bottle, lunch box and snacks
Light rain poncho and/or umbrella
Sun protection
First-aid kit
Mobile phone/GPS device

Refreshment stops are available at Luderbauer on Florianiberg and Orthacker on Buchkogel. Highlights include Maria im Elend, Florianikirchlein, the West viewing platform and Rudolfswarte on Buchkogel. Straßgang natural swimming centre is ideal for a swim before or after the hike.