Pleschwirt via Kogelleiten Trail

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 15,0 km

Time 5:00 h

Uphill 610 hm

Downhill 610 hm

Highest point 1061 m

From Rein via the Kogelleiten Trail to Pleschkogel and Pleschwirt. An enjoyable circular hike through forests and alpine meadows with beautiful views.

Around Rein Abbey, six signposted themed trails invite visitors to discover the area’s nature, culture and history. The circular hike described here first follows the Mühlbach stream before climbing through the forest along the Kogelleiten Trail to Pleschkogel. From there, the route continues to Pleschwirt, a traditional country inn offering refreshments.

The return route leads via Kehr and along the sunny side of the Kehrer Bach back to Rein Abbey. Along the way, there are recurring views of the Gleinalpe and the surrounding landscape of the Erlebnisregion Graz. The combination of forest trails, scenic views and a traditional mountain inn makes this a rewarding circular hike for discovering the varied landscape around Rein.

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Car: Via Gratwein-Straßengel to Rein Abbey
Free visitor parking at Rein Abbey

The tour starts at the hiking information board in Rein (453 m above sea level). Cross the Mühlbach stream and follow the barefoot trail or Alpenbock Trail into the valley. At the junction towards Kogelleitengraben and Pleschwirt (trail no. 32), leave the valley floor and climb steadily for around 3.5 km. At the ridge, turn left onto trail no. 562 and continue along the road. A short detour leads to Pleschkogel (1,061 m), a small clearing without a summit cross, before continuing to Pleschwirt.

After a stop at the inn, follow trail no. 562 downhill. After around 2 km, turn left onto trail no. 31 and follow it back to Rein.

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

Refreshments:
In Rein, Stiftstaverne and Gasthof “Zur Linde” offer dining options. During the hike, you can stop at Pleschwirt .

Bike & Hike from Graz:
Cycle out of the city into the gentle hills surrounding Graz. Well-marked cycling and hiking trails lead to alpine meadows, scenic summits and idyllic spots.

Train: S-Bahn line S1 between Graz and Bruck/Mur, stopping at Gratwein-Gratkorn or Judendorf-Straßengel.

Further information on train and bus connections: www.verbundlinie.at and www.oebb.at
Shared taxi flux: www.flux.at