Sausal circular hiking trail K2
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
challenging
Route
20,0 km
Time
7:00 h
Uphill
770 hm
Downhill
770 hm
Highest point
671 m
This tour leads to the Demmerkogel—the highest peak in the Sausal at 671 m—and past the world's largest wind rattle.
From the starting point, turn right and walk downhill on the municipal road. After about 300 m, turn left and continue downhill towards the Lorenz winery. After about 500 m, turn right and continue through the forest into the Kroisgraben. After crossing the bridge, continue right along the Kroisgrabenbach stream until the path leads left uphill towards Altenberg. Keep right at the chapel. The route continues uphill to Demmerkogel, past the largest wind rattle to the road. Keep right here and after 200 m turn right again and follow the road. After the Dietrich wine tavern, turn left along the vineyard, up into a short section of forest and along the contour line of the Mandlkogel. Shortly before the Panoramahotel Steirerland, turn right and walk downhill through the forest path to the municipal road. Continue left to the state road, cross it and keep right. Follow the road for approx. 1 km. At the fork, turn right and continue down the path into the Wellinggraben. Follow the road, then keep left and head uphill towards Neurath to the Gutjahr wine tavern. Continue left along the path to the Schneeberger wine tavern and the vineyard, then downhill again towards Wellinggraben. Follow the path through the forest and along municipal roads via Kleingauitsch back to the starting point. Look forward to a varied tour with beautiful views, enjoy the breathtaking vantage points, and treat yourself to regional specialties.
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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B 74 to Fresing. In Fresing, turn right towards Kitzeck.
From the starting point turn right, down the valley on the municipal road, turn left after approx. 300 m and continue down the valley towards the Lorenz winery. After about 500 m, turn right through the forest into the Kroisgraben. After crossing the bridge, continue to the right along the Kroisgrabenbach stream until the path leads uphill to the left towards Altenberg. Keep right at the chapel. The route continues up to the Demmerkogel, past the largest Klapotetz to the road. Keep right here and and after 200 m turn right again and follow the road. After the Buschenschank Dietrich, turn left along the vineyard, up into a short section of forest and along the contour line of the Mandlkogel. Shortly before the Panoramahotel Steirerland, turn right and walk downhill through the forest until you reach the local road. Continue left to the main road, cross it and keep to the right. Follow the road for approx. 1 km. At the fork, turn right and follow the path down into the Wellinggraben. Follow the road, then keep left and walk uphill towards Neurath to the Gutjahr wine tavern. Continue left along the path to the Schneeberger wine tavern and the vineyard downhill towards Wellinggraben. Follow the path through the forest and along the municipal roads via Kleingauitsch back to the starting point.
The world's largest klapotetz is 17 meters high and stands on the Demmerkogel. It weighs 7 tons and has a diameter of 14 meters. Another highlight is the newly built Demmerkoglwarte, which is not only a real eye-catcher but also offers a panoramic view in all four directions!
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 Kaindorf an der Sulm.
No time limit and free of charge at the Wine Museum in Kitzeck.
Information offices:
Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck
South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40