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Greibrunnweg No. 12 Variant a

Accessible by public transport

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

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

Today, 23.06.2026

A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
30°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 40%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 24.06.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
30°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 40%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

25.06.2026
very sunny
17°C 33°C
26.06.2026
very sunny
17°C 34°C
27.06.2026
very sunny
18°C 35°C

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