Genuss-Schilchern DA - Gundersdorf

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 8,0 km

Time 3:15 h

Uphill 300 hm

Downhill 300 hm

Highest point 665 m

Gundersdorf - Buschenschank Ofnerpeter - Buschenschank “Grabentschank” - Grubberg - Gundersdorf: A hike back to the origins. The route not only shows you the hidden wonders of our nature, but also takes you to places that enchanted the Celts.

You start your hike in the small village of Gundersdorf. A real highlight awaits you right at the start. You hike down into the romantic gorge in the Zachgraben. After a while, the path begins to ascend. The effort really pays off, as you soon reach the Ofnerpeter wine tavern. You should definitely pay a visit to the cute raccoons. The route continues over the highest point of the trail at 665 meters above sea level. Here you have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the view of the Graz basin as far as Eastern Styria. On clear days, the view here extends as far as Riegersburg Castle. You will soon reach the quietly situated Buschenschank Hackl vlg. Grabentschank. The trail continues downhill through a beautifully tended vineyard and refreshingly shady forest paths to Grubberg. Here you can visit the newly restored Schneider Chapel before returning to the Zachgraben. After walking through the gorge again, you reach the Celtic tree circle, a special place where you should definitely pause for a moment. The circular route slowly comes to an end as you soon reach Gundersdorf again, where you started.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, at the Graz-West junction take the A2 towards Klagenfurt. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 towards Lannach-Deutschlandsberg.

In the small village of Gundersdorf you start a hike that takes you back to the source. A good opportunity to use the path to also find yourself a little. A real highlight awaits you right at the beginning. You hike down into the romantic gorge in the Zachgraben. Enjoy the sound of the water and let nature take its effect on you. On hot summer days you will find welcome cooling here.

After a while, the path begins to climb. The effort truly pays off as you soon reach the Buschenschank Ofnerpeter. In addition to the excellent wine and the rustic snack that leaves nothing to be desired, you should definitely pay a visit to the cute raccoons. The funny fellows are an unexpected experience, especially for children, because they put a smile on every visitor's face.

Continue on to the highest point of the trail at 665 metres above sea level. Here you have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the view of the Graz basin as far as eastern Styria. On clear days, the view here reaches as far as Riegersburg Castle.

Once you have had your fill, stroll along the path in good spirits. Soon you will reach the next leading culinary establishment. The quietly located Buschenschank Grabentschank. Here you should definitely choose something from the rich selection of desserts. Of course, you should not miss a schnapps to say goodbye.

Freshly fortified, the path then leads you through a beautifully tended vineyard and refreshingly shady forest paths downhill to Grubberg. Here you can visit the newly restored Schneider Chapel before returning to the Zachgraben.

After you have hiked through the gorge again, you come to the tip of this tour. The Celtic Tree Circle is a special place where you should definitely pause and let the energy of the trees take effect on you. Each tree is assigned a date of birth. The arrangement is based on ancient Celtic lore. Take a deep breath and simply enjoy the moment at this special place of power.

The eight-kilometre circular trail slowly closes, as you will soon reach Gundersdorf again, where you started. Here you can once again enjoy the full range of culinary delights, as the Buschenschank Machater, the Gasthof Buschenschank Windisch, the Weinhof Florlwirt, and the wine & gourmet shop Kleindienst await you with all the delicacies that Western Styria has to offer. And one thing you can believe, there is plenty before you in both liquid and solid form. A pumpkin dish in autumn or a light fish from local waters round off the hiking day ideally.

Celtic tree circle: The connection between the date of birth, to which a particular tree is assigned, and character is based on ancient Celtic tradition.

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 train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

In the center of Gundersdorf.

Information offices:

Stainz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 710, 8510 Stainz, Hauptplatz 1

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

www.suedsteiermark.com