Hiking Route The great adventure on the Demmerkogel - Touren-Impression #1

The great adventure on the Demmerkogel

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 3,4 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 181 hm
Downhill 181 hm
Highest point 670 m
A family-friendly adventure awaits you at Demmerkogel – fun, games and nature experiences guaranteed!
The adventure takes you across the Demmerkogel, the highest peak in the South Styrian hills, covering a distance of 3,856 metres. Starting at the foot of the world's largest wind rattle, the hiking trail leads past eight adventure stations to the Schmetterlingswiese nature reserve at the highest point of the Demmerkogel. The two protagonists of the Great Adventure on the Demmerkogel, Hans and Wini Wiedehopf, accompany you every step of the way. Get excited to see what adventures await you!
Pssst: Before the great adventure begins, reserve your adventure rucksack with all the equipment you will need along the way.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from the south, north, east and west on the A9 Phyrnautobahn - exit Leibnitz - continue towards Kaindorf/S. - Heimschuh - Fresing - Kitzeck - Höch
Parking at the large Klapotzetz on Demmerkogel
The hiking trail runs along the Demmerkogel. There are 8 stations on this hiking trail where fun is not neglected.To complete the perfect adventure, it is necessary to book an adventure backpack in advance at the website www.demmerkogel.com.

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.

From the Demmerkogelwarte, you have an indescribable view into the distance. The world's largest wind rattle is also located along the way!

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

Map & downloads

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Hiking at Zirbitzkogel

What the weather will be like St. Andrä-Höch (356m)

Today, 17.09.2026

Little sunshine and frequent showers. Also persistent rain at times.
Morning
cloudy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
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16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Night
cloudy
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 18.09.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
slightly cloudy
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

19.09.2026
sunny
12°C 24°C
20.09.2026
sunny
10°C 25°C
21.09.2026
sunny
10°C 21°C

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