St. Andrä - Höcher Round No. 21 Variant a

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.

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Hengsberg exit. Follow the L601 and L303 Pistorf to St. Andrä im Sausal.
Parking available at the starting point.

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.

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.

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.

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