Ligist Culinary Trail

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 5,5 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 130 hm

Downhill 130 hm

Highest point 517 m

The Ligist Culinary Trail combines an easy walk through orchards, meadows and vineyards with regional food and drink. Traditional Buschenschank taverns and a local beekeeper offer a taste of Western Styria.

The signposted Ligister Sch(m)ankerlweg (Ligist Culinary Trail) leads through the characteristic cultivated landscape around Ligist, passing traditional orchards, meadows and vineyards. Along the way, there are open views across Ligist and the Kainachtal valley.

Three culinary stops are located along the route. Rosenzopf beekeepers focuses on bees and local honey products, while Buschenschank Zach and Buschenschank Dokter serve homemade specialities, juices and regional wines. Information panels and historic features along the trail also provide insights into traditional farming.

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By car: via the A2 Steinberg exit or the B70 via Krottendorf-Gaisfeld
Public parking available in Ligist

From Ligist Market Square, the trail passes Museum Ligist and continues to the historic wine press. A gentle climb followed by forest and meadow trails leads towards Rosenzopf beekeepers, with panoramic views across Ligist and the Kainachtal valley.

Passing the Huberkapelle on the right, the route follows a paved road through the forest to Buschenschank Zach. It then descends through orchards to Buschenschank Dokter. The final section follows the vineyards and Grabenstraße back to Ligist Market Square.

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

Advance booking is required for a visit to Rosenzopf beekeepers. Larger groups are also advised to make a reservation at Buschenschank Zach and Buschenschank Dokter.

Rosenzopf beekeepers: +43 3143 4230
Buschenschank Zach: +43 3143 3800
Buschenschank Dokter: +43 3143 3848

Train: S-Bahn line 7 to Krottendorf-Ligist
Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at www.gkb.at

Free hiking map and information:

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

Graz Region Information Office Lipizzanerheimat
Rathausplatz 2
8580 Köflach, Austria
T: +43 3144 727770, lipizzanerheimat@regiongraz.at