Streuobstweg St. Stefan ob Stainz Nr. S6, S3, S1

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 9,0 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 228 hm

Downhill 228 hm

Highest point 416 m

The “St. Stefaner Streuobstweg” is a leisurely circular walk that takes you through woods and meadows and past apple trees. Enjoy the shade under the apple trees.

Our walk begins at the Schilcherland car park in St. Stefan. From there, we walk past the school complex and soon reach the Puff Cross in Stocka. The path then takes us on to the hamlet of Pirkhof, where we pass the picturesque bean-apple meadow on Pirkhofberg and finally arrive in Zirknitz. Here we come across Willi Klug’s beekeeping business. Our route takes us on through Mitterzirknitz to Puxhof. From there, we take the turn-off to the left towards Stocka and reach the Krainerhof. This spot is perfect for a final refreshment before we finally return to our starting point, the Schilcherland car park.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the A2 toward Klagenfurt at the Graz-West interchange. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 toward Lannach-Deutschlandsberg.
Schilcherland parking lot in St. Stefan ob Stainz.

Start: St. Stefan/Schilcherland car park on the right past the school center (S6, S4) - Tischlerei Klug left - Stocka/Puff-Kreuz (S6, S4) - Crossroads S4 and S6 further right onto S6 - Pirkhofberg/GH Pirkhof`s - left 400 m along the municipal road (S3) - turn left (S3) - cross the state road (S3) - after approx. 600m turn left (S3,06) - stay on S6 and GS - Puxhof left on GS - Stocka/BS Krainerhof - St . Stefan

Route: St. Stefan - Pirkhof - Zirknitz - St. Stefan

Length: approx. 9.3 km, walking time approx. 3 hours

M: S4, S6, S3, 06, S3, 06, S4

B: hilly, pleasant change between forest and meadow, 7 stations invite you to take a break

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 your time and stop off at the information points along the trail.

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.

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