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Gleinstättner Round Variant 18 a

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 12,0 km
Time 3:30 h
Uphill 147 hm
Downhill 147 hm
Highest point 400 m
The Gleinstättner Runde Variant 18a is a leisurely hike that starts at Gleinstätten Castle and leads through picturesque landscapes.
The Gleinstättner Runde Variant 18a starts at Gleinstätten Castle. From there, the trail leads you to Gasthof Brand, which is on your left. You cross the Sulm and follow the river before turning towards the forest. The trail takes you to Gasthof Literwirt and on to Buschenschank Bernhardkeller. Via Georgenberg, the trail finally takes you back to your starting point, Gleinstätten Castle, via Praratheregg and Haslach.
A leisurely shortcut to the original variant, with many beautiful scenic impressions.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Gleinstätten.
Variant 18a: The Gleinstättner Runde starts at Gleinstätten Castle and leads us to Gasthof Brand on our left - we walk straight across the road and along the cycle path to Affartmühle, continue to Kernölmühle Kremsner, to the romantic Ottersbach Castle - after Ottersbach Castle we turn left uphill towards Burgstallkogel, Grillkogel to the Hallstatt period farmstead and continue towards Tschonegger to Gasthof Literwirt. From there we walk to the Buschenschank Bernhardkeller via Georgenberg to the Georgiwirt of the Pölzl family, then via Praratheregg, Haslach back to the starting point - Gleinstätten Castle. 
Take a look at the LandArt Park surrounding Gleinstätten Castle – a symbiosis of art and nature.

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 Leibnitz.

Parking spaces are available at Gleinstätten Castle.

Information offices:

Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck

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

www.suedsteiermark.com

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What the weather will be like Gleinstätten (323m)

Today, 08.07.2026

Sunshine and cloudiness will alternate throughout the day. A chance of showers towards evening.
Morning
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22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
cloudy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 09.07.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

10.07.2026
very sunny
14°C 29°C
11.07.2026
very sunny
16°C 30°C
12.07.2026
very sunny
16°C 29°C

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