On the Sunny Side of Voitsberg

Accessible by public transport

Train (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 320 hm

Downhill 320 hm

Highest point 594 m

Discover the sunny side of Voitsberg on a hike from the town centre through rural landscapes to the municipal boundary with Stallhofen.

This circular hike around Voitsberg reveals the region in all its different facets. From the lively town centre, the route leads into gently rolling meadows and woodland, passing sites of cultural and historical significance. Along the way, discover the town’s sights and distinctive features.

The main square in Voitsberg is both the starting and finishing point. The route explores the sunny side of the Lipizzanerheimat and is particularly appealing in spring.

Best season

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More information

Car:
Take the A2 motorway to the Mooskirchen exit. At the roundabout, take the third exit onto the B70 towards Köflach and continue via Gaisfeld and Krems to the centre of Voitsberg.
Sufficient parking is available in Voitsberg. Parking fees apply from Monday to Friday; on Saturdays, a parking disc must be displayed in the vehicle. Free parking is available near Bahnhofstraße.

The main square in Voitsberg is both the starting and finishing point. From here, the almost hairpin-like Burgweg climbs to Obervoitsberg Castle. Continue via the car park towards the Zangtal Mining Memorial and the displayed bucket-wheel excavator “Leopold”.

The marked trail then crosses a dog training area before reaching a gravel road and continuing alongside the Tregistbach stream. After a short trail section, join a wider path and follow the signs to Zangtalerstraße. Cross the road and continue along Lobmingbergstraße. After turning into the forest, the marked trail climbs steadily and eventually rejoins Lobmingbergstraße. After around 300 m, you reach Schneiderwirt.

From there, follow the road to the chapel and turn right at the old farmhouse “Fasslbauer” onto the Dreigräberweg. The trail passes through a beautiful mixed forest with numerous beech trees and leads past the three hills known as Dreigräberweg. Continue downhill on a meadow path to Kaltenwasserweg and then towards Stallhofner Landesstraße. Follow the pavement for a short section before turning right onto Kaltenbachweg.

The marked trail continues through a residential area and then through the forest. Via Fripertingerstraße, continue through the settlement and eventually return to the outskirts of Voitsberg and the main 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

Visit Voitsberg Castle Hill with its castle ruins and Erzherzog Johann Sensory and Culinary Garden.
The Zangtal Mining Memorial offers insights into the region’s mining history.

Train:
Take a GKB regional train to Voitsberg railway station. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to the town centre.
Timetables and information: 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