Grand Panorama Circular Trail (R3)

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 7,5 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 270 hm

Downhill 270 hm

Highest point 892 m

From Semriach through the fairy tale forest and the Rötschgraben along varied forest and meadow trails with wide views across the Grazer Bergland.

The Grand Panorama Circular Trail (R3) starts at the main square in Semriach and follows well-marked paths through dense forests and open meadows with recurring views across the Grazer Bergland. The route leads through the fairy tale forest, the Rötschgraben and past the Sieglwirt inn (closed) before returning to Semriach.

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More information

By car: Semriach center
Parking: Schulstraße car park
Parking: multi-purpose hall primary school car park

From the main square in Semriach, the trail heads north to the Marktbach and then climbs past the secondary school to the Bürgerwald with its fairy tale trail (Märchenpfad). The route continues along forest and meadow paths through the valley to the northernmost point at Karl am Stein.

This is followed by a descent to the former Sieglwirt inn and further downhill to Unterer Windhof, with a branch east towards Tratthof and passing the Icelandic horse farm. The lowest point is reached in the Rötschgraben. A steady ascent along forest and meadow trails leads back to the center of Semriach.

Start: main square Semriach
0.7 km Fairy tale trail
2.0 km Karl am Stein
3.3 km Sieglwirt (closed)
5.0 km Icelandic horse farm
5.9 km Rötschgraben
7.5 km Main square Semriach

Hiking boots (in winter traction aids and trekking poles recommended)
Backpack, sun, wind and rain protection, drinks and snacks
Mobile phone, wallet, tour planning
Optional trekking poles

By bus: regional bus 140 to Semriach main square

The Semriach circular hiking trails were created in close cooperation between local associations, the municipality of Semriach and landowners, and are maintained with great voluntary commitment.

Free hiking maps and information:

Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43 316 80750
info@regiongraz.at
www.regiongraz.at/hiking