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
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.
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.

Parking at the large Klapotzetz on Demmerkogel

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

Gallery

cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

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

Today, 07.08.2026

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 08.08.2026

Showers will die away soon to leave a bright day with plenty of sunshine.
Morning
cloudy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

09.08.2026
very sunny
15°C 31°C
10.08.2026
sunny
17°C 33°C
11.08.2026
very sunny
17°C 32°C

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