Stage 3 Grazer Bergland Hiking Trail: Übelbach – Deutschfeistritz – Peggau

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 16,2 km

Time 5:30 h

Uphill 740 hm

Downhill 900 hm

Highest point 1030 m

From Übelbach across wooded ridges and quiet trails to Schartnerkogel. Wide views accompany the stage to Peggau.

With the support of the Austrian Federal Government, the State of Styria and the European Union (LEADER).

The stage begins in Übelbach (580 m), a town with a long history of silver and copper mining. Historic trade routes still reflect the region’s former economic importance. In addition to the Grazer Bergland Hiking Trail, several themed trails explore the surrounding landscape.

After a steeper climb, the route continues along wooded ridges and open sections in a calmer elevation profile. Wayside crosses and shrines line the trail. There are no huts along this stage, but natural rest spots provide space for a break.

At Schartnerkogel (931 m), a wide plateau opens with views across the Grazer Bergland. The stage then descends towards Deutschfeistritz (430 m). The Kirchberg with its parish church offers an additional viewpoint. The Sensenwerk recalls the region’s industrial heritage.

The final section continues to Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station.

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The stage begins at Übelbach railway station (580 m). The route first passes through the town and under the motorway bridge before a longer climb through forested terrain begins.

Via Taschlerkreuz, the trail reaches open alpine meadows with wide views. It then continues eastwards along the ridge on forest roads and broad paths. Numerous wayside crosses such as Hiednerkreuz, Ederkreuz and Wartkogelkreuz shape the landscape. A memorial stone with a cross above Vlg. Sprinzelhofer also lies directly along the route.

The trail alternates between open cultural landscapes with panoramic views and dense woodland sections. The final ascent leads up to Schartnerkogel (931 m), whose plateau opens wide views across the Grazer Bergland.

The descent follows mostly narrow forest paths down to Deutschfeistritz (404 m). From there, the route continues through the town, across the River Mur and on to Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station (410 m).

Stage Overview:

Start: Übelbach railway station (flux GU1813)
0.6 km Motorway underpass
3.0 km Taschlerkreuz
4.6 km Hiednerkreuz (flux GU1162 Großstübing-Gh Hiedner)
5.8 km Ederkreuz (flux GU1839 Übelbach-Ederkreuz)
7.0 km Wartkogelkreuz picnic spot
8.2 km Stone with cross Vlg. Sprinzelhofer
11.6 km Schartnerkogel (931 m)
15.0 km Deutschfeistritz municipal office (flux GU1123)
Finish: 16.2 km Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station (flux GU4539)

The hiking trail partly crosses pastureland. Please be considerate around grazing animals.

Shortcut:
After a total of 15.0 km, the hike can be ended in Deutschfeistritz (train and bus stop available).

Highlights:
Museum Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz

Train
S1 railway line between Graz and Bruck an der Mur with a stop at Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station.

Steiermarkbahn S11 between Übelbach railway station and Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station. Operates Monday to Saturday on working days.
No service on Sundays and public holidays. Access by shared taxi flux is possible. Further information at www.flux.at

Further information on train and bus connections at www.verbundlinie.at and www.oebb.at

Shared taxi flux
Further information at www.flux.at

Parking available at Übelbach railway station, at the Deutschfeistritz leisure centre and at Peggau-Deutschfeistritz railway station.

Free hiking map and information:

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

Graz Region Information Office Frohnleiten
Hauptplatz 31, 8130 Frohnleiten
T +43 3126 2374