Stainzer South Hill Circuit Nr. 7

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 7,9 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 90 hm

Downhill 90 hm

Highest point 424 m

Over the southern Stainz hills. The hilly landscape around Stainz makes this area a special hiking region. Magnificent views and a detour to the iconic tractor museum await you.

In the center of Stainz, directly at the town hall, you start your hike in the direction of the train station to the Flascherlzug. From here you head into the settlement area of Graschuh. After a short section through the forest, the route continues along country lanes and a longer forest to Tomberg up to Apfelstraße. Along the way, you can enjoy beautiful views of Stainz, the majestic castle and the picturesque surroundings. After crossing the main road, you continue across flower meadows, where after a while you come across the main road again. Once you reach Kothvogel, you should definitely make a detour to the tractor museum, the highlight of this hike. Following the markings, the trail leads through a picturesque forest. After crossing a country road, the trail climbs gently uphill to a crossroads, where you can see the legendary Engelweingarten with its vineyards high above you. From here you can let your gaze wander over the surrounding area of Bad Gams and see as far as the Koralm. You turn into Rebengasse and through a forest you return to the center of Stainz.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, at the Graz-West junction take the A2 towards Klagenfurt. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 towards Lannach-Deutschlandsberg.

In the centre of Stainz, directly at the town hall, you start your approximately two-and-a-half-hour hike in the direction of the railway station. From here, where the legendary Flascherlzug stops, you hike into the settlement area of Graschuh. Patients used to come to the miracle doctor Johann Reinbacher in Stainz on the Flascherlzug and from there they marched up the mountain on foot. He used urine bottles to diagnose his patients' illnesses. They were then given herbal teas and tinctures for treatment. That is why the path was lined with discarded bottles, so that no signpost was needed. Hence the name Flascherlzug.

After a short stretch in the forest, the trail continues on corridor paths and a longer forest to Tomberg up to the apple road. Today you will walk about eight kilometres. Here in the forest, where the sunlight casts the shadows of the leaves in patterns on the forest floor, you should take a deep breath. The fresh forest floor and the plants of the forest exude a unique fragrance. You have arrived in the authentic nature of Western Styria. Along the way you will enjoy beautiful views of the wine town of Stainz, the majestic Stainz Castle and the picturesque surroundings.

After you have crossed the main road, the trail continues across flowering meadows gently swayed by the wind. Why not lie down on the grass for a few minutes and watch the clouds pass by in the sky? A wonderful way to relax.

After a while you will come across the main road. Here in Kothvogel you should definitely make a short detour to the tractor museum. There you can see tractors built between 1928 and 1965. The members of the association strive to preserve these vehicles for posterity and make them accessible. A highlight for every vehicle fan.

Then follow the hiking trail marked seven and turn left. Again, the trail leads through a picturesque forest. After you have crossed the national road, the path climbs slightly to a crossroads where you can see the legendary Engelweingarten with its vineyards high up in front of you. Especially in autumn, the vine leaves show their magical play of colours.

From here you can let your gaze wander over the surrounding countryside of Bad Gams and you can see as far as the Koralm. After you can tear yourself away from the beauty of the West Styrian hilly landscape, turn right into the Rebengasse and via a forest we come back to the centre of Stainz.

Hopefully you have taken advantage of the numerous opportunities to capture the picturesque landscape of the Stainz hills with your camera. If not, these pictures will stay in your memory for a long time anyway. They will keep you coming back to explore the Schilcher region all over again on another hike.

Tractor museum: 130 tractors and 29 tractor brands from different countries can be admired here. Many of them have been lovingly restored to their original condition. It is also possible to hire tractors.
You can also take a ride on the Stainzer Flascherlzug. There is also a wonderful large playground at the station park.

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

Nearest train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

In the center of Stainz and in the designated parking spaces near the center. (e.g. Ettendorfer parking lot or Lastenstraße)

Information offices:

Stainz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 710, 8510 Stainz, Hauptplatz 1

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com