Hiking Route Greibrunnweg No. 12 Variant a - Touren-Impression #1 | © Südsteiermark Hiking Route Greibrunnweg No. 12 Variant a - Touren-Impression #1 | © Südsteiermark

Greibrunnweg No. 12 Variant a

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 5,5 km
Time 1:45 h
Uphill 128 hm
Downhill 128 hm
Highest point 431 m
A short hike up towards Spitzerberg and back to St. Nikolai im Sausal through meadows and vineyards.
The Greibrunnweg trail starts in the centre of St. Nikolai im Sausal at the municipal office. It initially follows municipal paths towards Waldschach, then through a wooded area to the main road and on towards Spitzerberg. From here, you can take a shortcut across meadows and vineyards via the north-south connection.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Kitzeck i. S.
The Greibrunn Trail starts in the centre of St. Nikolai im Sausal at the municipal office. It first leads on municipal paths in the direction of Waldschach, finally through a piece of forest to the main road and on in the direction of Spitzerberg. From here you can shorten the Greibrunnweg through meadows and vineyards via the north-south connection.
The Aeijst Distillery is well worth a visit!

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 around the municipal office in St. Nikolai i. S.

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

Map & downloads

Gallery

What the weather will be like St. Nikolai im Sausal (335m)

Today, 15.07.2026

A fairly sunny day with plenty of sunshine and a chance of thunderstorms towards evening.
Morning
sunny
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 65%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 16.07.2026

A high risk of thunderstorms throughout the whole day.
Morning
rainy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

17.07.2026
rainy
18°C 32°C
18.07.2026
cloudy
17°C 27°C
19.07.2026
cloudy
16°C 25°C

Accommodation nearby

Discover the Styrian diversity: various accommodations, offers, opportunities and much more for your stay!
Continue to search