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Stud Farm Tour 744

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 22,0 km
Time 2:30 h
Uphill 650 hm
Downhill 650 hm
Highest point 770 m
Cycle to the Lipizzaners – get up close to the noble white horses in their home and experience them like never before!
Starting from the Lipizzaner stud farm in Piber, this cycling route leads to the outer farms Kampl, Wilhelm, and Reinthaler, where young fillies and colts are prepared for their summer stay on the Glein and Stubalm. From September to June, there are great chances to spot the young horses on the pastures of the outer farms and observe them up close. Information boards offer fascinating insights into the daily life of these noble animals.

This short but hilly route takes you through a well-maintained cultural landscape, offering beautiful panoramic views of the Lipizzaner homeland. Two challenging climbs make the route particularly appealing for non-electric bikers.

Along the way, cozy inns and wine taverns provide a chance to rest, and in summer, the Schlossbad in Bärnbach offers a refreshing break.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

By car: via B70 Köflach, then Piberstraße to the Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber

Route:
Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber – Turn-off to Kampl Outer Farm – Schachnerweg – Wilhelm Outer Farm – Piberer Au – Piberegg – Karl-Ortner-Siedlung – Reinthaler Outer Farm – Hemmerberg – Kohlschwarz – along the Kainach – Schlossbad Bärnbach – Knobelberg – Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber

The Kampl Foal Barn, not far from the main stud farm, houses the older foals.

At the Wilhelm Farm (Schachnerweg), the one- to three-year-old Lipizzaner colts are housed from mid-September to mid-June. Their summer stay is spent on the Stubalm near the Soldatenhaus, close to the Old Almhaus.

At the Reinthaler Farm in Kohlschwarz, the one- to three-year-old Lipizzaner fillies are kept from mid-September to mid-June. Their summer stay is spent on the Gleinalm in the Brendl-Stadl.

Visit the stud farm and Piber Castle to learn fascinating facts about the breeding and training of the world-renowned Lipizzaners.

Train connection: S7 Graz – Köflach, Köflach train station; 1.7 km to the tour start, Therme NOVA and the turnoff to Schachnerweg. Bicycles can be taken on the train free of charge.

Travel notice:
Due to electrification works, the Graz–Köflach railway line will be temporarily closed in 2026 and 2027.  Replacement services will operate without bicycle transport.
For current information, please visit the Graz–Köflach Railway website: www.gkb.at.

Parking available at the Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber

Cycling map of the Graz Region

Graz Region Tourist Board
Graz Region – Tourist Information Office
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
T: +43 / 316 / 80750, info@regiongraz.at
www.regiongraz.at/cycling

Tourismusverband Region Graz – Lipizzanerheimat Office
Rathausplatz 2
8580 Köflach, Austria
T: +43 3144 727770

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What the weather will be like Köflach (450m)

Today, 20.06.2026

Dry and fair in the early morning, later frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
sunny
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.06.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
32°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

22.06.2026
rainy
18°C 32°C
23.06.2026
rainy
17°C 31°C
24.06.2026
cloudy
17°C 31°C
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