Hiking Route Gamlitz - Gaberhöhe - Steinbach, trail no. 3 - Touren-Impression #1 | © TVB Südsteiermark / Harry Schiffer

Gamlitz - Gaberhöhe - Steinbach, trail no. 3

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 7,4 km
Time 2:30 h
Uphill 165 hm
Downhill 165 hm
Highest point 420 m
A scenic, leisurely circular walk. Passing right by the landscape ponds, the Feendorf village and the Gamlitz Motor Skills Park.
You start right at the sports field in Gamlitz and walk along the Gamlitzbach stream towards the Motorikpark. Here you have your first opportunity to really burn off some energy, or you can even take a quick dip in the landscape ponds to cool off. For children, it's a real playground paradise. The route then continues to Eckberg, where you will find several places to stop for refreshments with magnificent views!
The return journey is a leisurely descent to Steinbach and the starting point!

Best season

January
February
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Vogau-Straß exit and follow the B69 towards Ehrenhausen until you reach Gamlitz!
Parking at the sports field in Gamlitz.
From the sports field Gamlitz the Gamlitzbach to the landscape ponds / motor park - over the Gamlitzbach direction Ratsch / Weinstraße to the Buschenschank and winery Skoff Original - at the Buschenschank Nekrep down to Steinbach and along the Steinbach back to the starting point. 

Small rucksack with water bottle, light hiking boots, Nordic walking poles, sunscreen, umbrella, mobile phone, detailed map/hiking map of the hike.

Please take into account your personal fitness level, the weather forecast and the current opening hours of refreshment stops. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information provided.

Look forward to a unique exercise experience at the Gamlitz Motor Skills Park. Fun and adventure for body, mind and soul.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible.

Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.

All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at: www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival


The nearest railway station is in Ehrenhausen.

Information offices:

Gamlitz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 210, 8462 Gamlitz, Marktplatz 41

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40
www.suedsteiermark.com

Map & downloads

Gallery

View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Gamlitz (281m)

Today, 10.10.2026

Fair in the early morning, later frequent, but rather light rain.
Morning
sunny
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
foggy
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
foggy
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 11.10.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

12.10.2026
slightly cloudy
6°C 15°C
13.10.2026
very sunny
4°C 17°C
14.10.2026
sunny
3°C 18°C

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