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Pistorfer circular trail no. 19 Variant a

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 7,5 km
Time 1:45 h
Uphill 26 hm
Downhill 35 hm
Highest point 326 m
A leisurely walk along the village streets and cycle path without any significant inclines.
The hike begins at the Sulmtalhalle car park. Follow the signs towards Dorfstraße. Turn left before the village chapel and follow Leitenweg. At the wayside shrine, turn right and then immediately left again towards the chapel in Distelhof. Cross the road and keep right at the crossroads. At the next crossroads, turn left into Plöderlbergstraße. The path continues through the forest towards Maierhof. Cross the B74 federal road and keep right towards Affahrtmühle. From the mill, the path continues to the left towards the federal road, then cross the road and keep right. After approx. 600 m, turn left into Dorfstraße and you will return to the starting point.

Best season

January
February

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Fresing - Maierhof - Pistorf.
Parking is available at the starting point, the Sulmtalhalle.
From the Gasthof Schatz car park, follow the markings in the direction of Dorfstraße.  Turn right towards Maierhof and right again towards Affahrtmühle. From the mill, the trail leads in the direction of the main road and continues along Dorfstraße back to the starting point.

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.

Take advantage of this opportunity and visit the Kremsner oil mill.

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

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What the weather will be like Gleinstätten (323m)

Today, 12.11.2026

A fair early morning, later increasing cloudiness and frequent showers.
Morning
slightly cloudy
6°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
cloudy
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Night
foggy
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 13.11.2026

Quite persistent rain, which will weaken in the afternoon.
Morning
weather.icon.66
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
weather.icon.66
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
cloudy
4°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

14.11.2026
very sunny
-2°C 8°C
15.11.2026
sunny
-3°C 7°C
16.11.2026
slightly cloudy
1°C 10°C

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