Gleinstättner Round Variant 18 b

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 15,1 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 169 hm

Downhill 169 hm

Highest point 400 m

The combination of historical sites, culinary delights and impressive landscapes makes the Gleinstättner Runde an unforgettable experience.

The picturesque Gleinstättner Runde trail begins at Gleinstätten Castle. From there, the trail leads you to Gasthof Brand, which is located on your left. Cross the road and follow the idyllic cycle path that takes you to the historic Affartmühle mill. Continue on to the traditional Kernölmühle Kremsner pumpkin seed oil mill, where you can smell the aroma of freshly pressed pumpkin seed oil in the air. Passing the romantic Ottersbach Castle, which impresses with its stunning architecture, turn left and climb up towards Burgastallkogel. The trail continues to Grillkogel and finally to the fascinating Hallstatt-era farmstead, which offers a glimpse into times gone by. On your way back, you will pass the cosy Literwirt inn and the inviting Bernhardtkeller wine tavern.
Via Haslach, you will finally return to your starting point at Gleinstätten Castle, where your unforgettable hike ends.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Gleinstätten.
Parking spaces are available at Gleinstätten Castle.

Variant 18b: The Gleinstätten loop has its starting point at Gleinstätten Castle and leads us to Gasthof Brand on our left - we walk straight across the road and along the cycle path to the Affartmühle mill and on to the Kremsner kernel oil mill, past the romantic Ottersbach Castle - after Ottersbach Castle we go left up towards Burgastallkogel, Grillkogel to the Hallstatt-period farmstead and at Tschonegger down on the right again towards Gleinstätten, to Gleinstätten Castle.

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.

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.

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