Into the forest from Rein: An adventure trail

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,0 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 180 hm

Downhill 170 hm

Highest point 634 m

Discover the Kehrerwald on “Into the forest”: ten interactive stations combine nature experiences and forest knowledge on an easy circular trail for the whole family.

From Rein Abbey, the circular trail follows a historic defensive wall into the Kehrerwald forest. Along the route, ten stations explore the forest and its importance, from tree diversity and wildlife above and below ground to the forest’s role as a natural water reservoir.

The interactive stations make the trail engaging for children and adults alike, with scenic views along the way. The adventure trail can also be combined with other family and themed trails around Rein Abbey, including the Alpenbock Trail, Barefoot Trail, Culture and Nature Trail, Children’s Rights Trail and Cistercian Trail.

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Car: Via Gratwein-Straßengel to Rein Abbey

From Rein Abbey, follow the yellow sign marked „Rein in den Wald – ein Erlebnispfad“ around the western side of the abbey grounds to the official starting point and forest entrance. Clear signposts guide visitors from one station to the next. After crossing a clearing, the trail returns to the forest. Benches along the route invite visitors to take a break and fill in the answers on the quiz cards. After the tenth station, the trail continues through the forest and returns to the abbey.

Take a quiz card (German only), available at the main information board or at the stations, and bring a pen.

Bus: Regional bus line 110 from Graz to Rein Abbey.
Information and timetables: www.verbundlinie.at

At the visitor car park of Rein Abbey.

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