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Largest glass grape at Eorykogel

The most beautiful place in Styria on the South Styrian Wine Road.

The impressive grape at Eorykogel is far more than a work of art – it stands as a symbol of the region’s wine culture, history, and zest for life. It embodies the livelihood of the municipality of Leutschach on the South Styrian Wine Road and its businesses, while at the same time pointing to its historical roots and the future of viticulture in a fertile, life-affirming land.

The sculpture, crafted from stainless steel and colored fused glass, impresses with a height of five meters, a width of four meters, and a depth of almost two meters. Each of its gleaming grape beads represents one day of the year—365 beads plus an additional one for leap years. Local artist Willi Trojan designed the grape so that it symbolically reflects the annual cycle of viticulture: the individual leaves and elements stand for weeks, months, and days, thus illustrating nature’s rhythm—from the work in the vineyard to the first sip of the noble juice of the vine.

 

In this way, the world’s largest grape unites art, nature, and craftsmanship into an impressive landmark of the South Styrian Wine Road, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

Cycling and hiking tours around the Eorykogel

The largest glass grape is easily accessible on foot or by bicycle. Here is an overview of all hiking and cycling routes leading to the grape:

Arrival by car: The grape can also be reached by car, but parking spaces are limited! We recommend visiting on foot or by bike.

Food and drink around the grape

Eorykogel, home to the largest glass grape, is a popular excursion destination—and rightly so! The area around Eorykogel also has plenty to offer in terms of culinary delights.

Buschenschank - Wine Tavern

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Excursions & Day Trips

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The glass artwork depicts the annual cycle of viticulture.

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The 12 central leaves symbolize the months.

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The 52 elements (leaves, stem, and grape) represent the weeks.

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The 31 small leaves symbolize the days of a month.

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The 7 large leaves represent the days of the week.

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The 365 beads represent the days of the year (plus one bead for leap years).

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The grape is 5 meters high, 4 meters wide, and 2 meters deep.

Other finalists and winners

The Strutz Mill in Wies – Austria’s most beautiful place in 2020

The vineyards of Hochgrail in St. Stefan ob Stainz – Austria’s second most beautiful place in 2019

Heiligengeistklamm in Leutschach an der Weinstraße – Styria’s most beautiful place in 2015