Josef-Krainer-Weg

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 34,0 km

Time 10:30 h

Uphill 420 hm

Downhill 400 hm

Highest point 423 m

The Josef Krainer Trail passes through several municipalities. It starts here in the municipality of Wildon.

The highlight of the Josef Krainer Trail is the memorial to Josef Krainer, former governor of Styria. The memorial is a round building made of Aframer limestone, set in the open countryside, designed by architect Kurt Weber-Mzell and built by Anton Liebmann. The stained glass windows were created by Alfred Wickenburg, the crucifixion group by Franz Weiß and the bronze relief by Adolf Zilli. The round altar table stands on the spot where Josef Krainer died while hunting.

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Hengsberg exit. Follow the L601 towards Wildon.
Park for free and without time limits at Wildon railway station.

Von Wildon nach Fernitz.

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.

The memorial to the former governor of Styria (1947 to 1971) is located in the district of Mittergrub.

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 Wildon.

Information offices:

Leibnitz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 410, 8430 Leibnitz

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