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

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

Today, 28.07.2026

Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 40%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 29.07.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
31°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

30.07.2026
very sunny
17°C 34°C
31.07.2026
very sunny
18°C 36°C
01.08.2026
very sunny
18°C 34°C

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