St. Nikolaier Buschenschanktour No. 1

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,1 km

Time 3:30 h

Uphill 370 hm

Downhill 370 hm

Highest point 543 m

Discover the picturesque landscape and unique cuisine around St. Nikolai im Sausal.

The journey begins in the heart of St. Nikolai im Sausal. The route takes us along the municipal road and through shady forest paths to Mitteregg. Passing cosy wine taverns, where the scent of fresh wine hangs in the air, we reach the Sausal Wine Route. Here we are rewarded with a magnificent panorama that invigorates the senses and fills the heart with joy. After a short walk of about 300 metres, the path leads us downhill via Kerschegg and Genseberg to the picturesque Waldschacher ponds. After the ascent to the Waldschacher chapel, the path finally takes us back to the starting point via the old path.

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More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Kaindorf a. d. Sulm – Muggenau junction – St. Nikolai i. S.
Parking spaces are available at the municipal office, the starting point of the hike.

Starting from the centre of St. Nikolai im Sausal, the route leads along the municipal road and along forest paths to Mitteregg. Passing wine taverns, you reach the Sausal Wine Road. Here you are rewarded for your efforts with a magnificent panorama. After about 300 m, the trail leads downhill via Kerschegg - Genseberg - down to the Waldschach ponds and then ascends to the Waldschach chapel and via the old trail back to the starting point.

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 the opportunity to book a wine tasting at a winery along the way or visit the Aeijst distillery.

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