Hiking Route St. Andrä - Höcher Round No. 21 Variant a - Touren-Impression #1 | © Südsteiermark Hiking Route St. Andrä - Höcher Round No. 21 Variant a - Touren-Impression #1 | © Südsteiermark

St. Andrä - Höcher Round No. 21 Variant a

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 9,4 km
Time 3:00 h
Uphill 150 hm
Downhill 150 hm
Highest point 380 m
A short, leisurely tour through St. Andrä, with no significant elevation changes, ideal for a relaxed stroll or an easy hike. The route offers a pleasant mix of idyllic landscapes and quiet paths, perfect for enjoying nature to the fullest without breaking too much of a sweat.
The tour starts in the picturesque centre of Sankt Andrä im Sausal and initially follows well-maintained municipal paths. After a relaxed start, the trail enters the peaceful forest hiking trail, which passes the red deer enclosure and leads down to the idyllic Brünngraben at an altitude of 328 metres.

From there, the trail winds its way via Rettenberg to the charming Distelhof, where the landscape gently opens up. The trail then turns towards Kleinreith, accompanied by magnificent views. Finally, the route leads via Reith back to the starting point in the town centre, where the tour comes to a leisurely end.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Hengsberg exit. Follow the L601 and L303 Pistorf to St. Andrä im Sausal.
Variant 21a: The Small St. Andrä Round starts at the Dorfstüberl/church and continues towards Trollitsch past the Jaukhof in the direction of Rettenberg down to "Das Lercher" via Hofholz, Kleinreith and Reith back to the starting point in St. Andrä im Sausal.
After your hike, visit the world's largest wind rattle on the Demmerkogel or enjoy the view from the panoramic footbridge in Sausal.

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 available at the starting point.

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. Andrä-Höch (356m)

Today, 23.06.2026

A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
30°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
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 25%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
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
17°C 35°C

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