Kitzeck - Einöd K3 Variant a
Accessible by public transportCharacteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
medium
Route
6,1 km
Time
2:00 h
Uphill
215 hm
Downhill
215 hm
Highest point
561 m
The trail leads to Einöd and Austria's steepest vineyard, Weingut Malli, and then back to the starting point via the old Roman road, through vineyards and forest paths.
The trail runs partly along the old Roman road and through vineyards, offering breathtaking views of the hilly landscape and the picturesque Sulm Valley.
Starting at the wine museum, follow the main road towards the church. After the church, turn left at the first junction. Follow the ridge until you reach the Malli wine tavern through the vineyards downhill. From there, continue right along the old Roman road to the junction with the main road. Turn left and continue to the Reiterer wine tavern. From here, cross the vineyard to the Lorenz wine tavern and return to the Wine Museum via trail 2.
Starting at the wine museum, follow the main road towards the church. After the church, turn left at the first junction. Follow the ridge until you reach the Malli wine tavern through the vineyards downhill. From there, continue right along the old Roman road to the junction with the main road. Turn left and continue to the Reiterer wine tavern. From here, cross the vineyard to the Lorenz wine tavern and return to the Wine Museum via trail 2.
Best season
January
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More information
Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Kitzeck i. S.
Starting from the Wine Museum, follow the main road towards the church. After the church, take the first turning on the left. Follow the ridge until you reach the Malli wine tavern through vineyards. From here, continue to the right along the old Roman road until you reach the junction with the main road. Continue left to the Reiterer wine tavern. From here through the vineyard to the Lorenz wine tavern and back to the wine museum via path 2.
Visit the 1st Styrian Wine Museum in Kitzeck
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 located opposite the municipal office or next to the Raiffeisenbank in Kitzeck.
Information offices:
Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck
South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40
Map & downloads
Gallery
Weinmuseum Kitzeck | © Südsteiermark | TV Südsteiermark
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Kirche Kitzeck i. S. | © Südsteiermark | Robert Weixelberger
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What the weather will be like Kitzeck im Sausal (559m)
Today, 23.06.2026
A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.Morning
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
0%
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0 km/h
Noon
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
40%
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5 km/h
Night
24°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
55%
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5 km/h
Tomorrow, 24.06.2026
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.Morning
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
5%
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0 km/h
Noon
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
25%
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5 km/h
Night
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit
40%
sr.Windstärke
5 km/h
Forecast
25.06.2026
19°C
31°C
26.06.2026
21°C
32°C
27.06.2026
21°C
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