Parking is available right next to the cafe-pub Bicycle.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,4 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 286 hm

Downhill 286 hm

Highest point 441 m

A wonderful hike with a varied landscape and places to stop for refreshments.

The Heimschuh South Circular Trail begins at the Heimschuh municipal office and runs through the courtyard of the Hartlieb oil mill towards the centre of Heimschuh. After passing the Heimschuh primary school, it continues along forest and meadow paths towards Nestelberg. Following the markings on the municipal path, you cross the main road and continue along a scenic route via Königsberg to the Koschak inn.
From there, you can return to the starting point via the Sulmtal cycle path (R1).

Best season

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Continue towards Kaindorf an der Sulm and follow the B74 to Heimschuh.
Parking spaces are located opposite the municipal office in Heimschuh.

Variant 5a: The Heimschuh - Nestelberg connection takes us along the municipal path without any major differences in altitude and allows us to do shortened variants of the hike.

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 Hartlieb pumpkin seed 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