Neudorf-Demmerkogel Round No. 22

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 16,6 km

Time 6:00 h

Uphill 650 hm

Downhill 650 hm

Highest point 668 m

A truly scenic route that showcases the beauty of the Styrian countryside.

The Neudorf-Demmerkogel circuit is a scenic hike that starts in Neudorf im Sausal. It takes us along a meadow path to the lakeside road of Lake Waldschacher and on past the Stelzer wine tavern. On municipal paths up to Alt- and Neukerschegg, past the Schmölzer wine tavern, we walk along the orchards and continue on the country road to the so-called Kreuzfreitag. Across a forest clearing, past the Steirerland restaurant, where we continue on municipal paths to the world's largest klapotetz on the Demmerkogel. There, a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape opens up. The trail continues to the Demmerkogelwarte, across the butterfly meadow and on towards Schmalegg. Passing Krahriegl and the Temmel wine tavern, we finally return to our starting point in Neudorf im Sausal.

The trail can also be shortened via variants 22a or 22b.

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Hengsberg exit. Follow the L601 towards Preding – continue on the L303 to Neudorf i. Sausal.
Parking is available at the starting point.

The Neudorf-Demmerkogel loop has its starting point in Neudorf im Sausal at the car park and leads us first northwards, along a meadow path to the lakeside road of the Waldschachersee and on to the Buschenschank Stelzer (Stiendl) on municipal roads up to Altkerschegg and Neukerschegg. Past the winery - Buschenschank Fuchshansl and winery - Buschenschank Schneeberger (Schmölzer), the trail continues along the orchards and further along the country road to the so-called Kreuzfreitag. Via an ascending forest section, past the Hotel-Restaurant Steirerland, mostly on municipal paths to the Sausalerhof and on to the world's largest Klapotetz up to the Demmerkogel. From there the hiking trail leads us across the butterfly meadow (supervised by the Austrian Nature Conservation Youth) further in the direction of Schmalegg. Via Krahriegl past the Temmel wine tavern (vlg. Kroanerlschneider), the route leads us back to the starting point in Neudorf im Sausal.

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.

Admire the world's largest wind rattle on the Demmerkogel or venture up to the Demmerkogelwarte!

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