The Southern Styrian wine trail

A feast for the eyes with a promise of enjoyment

Probably the best known amongst the wine roads in the south of Styria, connecting delightful villages and leaving lasting impressions and emotionally laden memories. From Ehrenhausen to Platsch and Berghausen, the Southern Styrian Wine Trail follows its course and brings visitors to impressive and unforgettable places.

The landscape is impressively idyllic, characterised by cultivated vineyards, forests and flower fields that stretch up and down hills across southern Styria. From Ratsch, you can reach Gamlitz, the Sulztal valley and Leutschach an der Weinstraße. Again and again you will find impressive wineries, renowned restaurants and rustic Buschenschänken (wine taverns) along the way, which invite you to stop, linger and enjoy. When you take a seat on the panoramic terraces and look into the countryside, you forget everything around you for a short moment and immerse yourself in a world of peace, relaxation and enjoyment.

Things to know about the Wine Trail

About the Southern Styrian Wine Trail

For 70 years now, a scenic road has gently wound its way through the rolling hills of South Styria’s wine country. Established in 1955 to support local livelihoods, it soon became clear that this breathtaking landscape held far greater potential. Today, the South Styrian Wine Road is known as Austria’s oldest wine route, stretching approximately 25 kilometres from Ehrenhausen to Leutschach an der Weinstraße. At the time of its creation, one feature was truly unique: along certain sections, the road itself marks the border with Slovenia.

As the route was expanded, access to farms improved, and winegrowers began selling their produce directly from the farm or welcoming guests to enjoy a glass of wine on site. Over the years, the number of traditional wine taverns has grown steadily, shaping the region’s distinctive culinary culture.

Today, the Wine Road is especially popular with e-bike enthusiasts. Cycling through the vineyards is a truly unforgettable experience and has become an integral part of life in South Styria. Those who prefer to explore on foot can savour the tranquillity and natural beauty of the gentle hills — a place where every step reveals a little more of South Styria and leaves a lasting impression on both heart and soul.

Culinary diversity

Along the South Styrian Wine Road, an outstanding and wonderfully diverse culinary scene has evolved around wine, offering something to suit every taste. The concentration and variety of traditional wine taverns, fine restaurants and gourmet establishments is exceptional and rarely found elsewhere.

There truly is something for everyone — the only question is: where to begin?

Cuisine

Hiking Trails along the Southern Styrian Wine Trail

Idyllic landscape and varied circular hiking trails

The hiking trails along the Southern Styrian Wine Trail promise not only fantastic views, unspoiled natural landscapes and countless opportunities to stop for refreshments, but also a diverse spectrum of circular hiking trails that lead through the moorland landscapes, vineyards and alpine meadows.

Eckberg - Steinbach - Ratsch, Trail Nr. 6

Heiligengeistklamm (gorge walk)

Culinary Vineyard Walk

Altenbachklamm (gorge walk)

Wine Trail Ratsch-Ottenberg Nr. 21

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Gourmet manufactories, wineries and culinary experiences

It's not just wineries that line up along the Southern Styrian Wine Trail, but also culinary showrooms, which we like to call gourmet manufactories. Those who simply want to enjoy the specialties of the region will be delighted by a picnic in the vineyard, and in the Autumn, you should not miss the Sturm (must) and chestnut stands.

The most beautiful Viewpoints

Dreamlike photo spots to create lasting memories

The South Styrian Wine Road is a dreamlike backdrop for photographs and unforgettable moments. Time and again, visitors find themselves stopping to take in the scenery, marvel at the views, and simply enjoy the moment.

Eichberger Kreuzbergwarte

Grenztisch - Miza na meji

Größte gläserne Weintraube am Eorykogel

Steiermark-Herzerlbank

Wasserturm Weinleiten

Paker Kapelle

Have a holiday on the Southern Styrian Wine Trail

Accommodations, packages and experiences

The Southern Styrian Wine Trail is always worth a visit: book a winemaker's room at one of our wineries, or an all-round carefree package and relax. Our experience store also provides unforgettable memories. You no longer have to dream about a romantic picnic in the vineyard or a wine tasting with the winemaker themselves, but can actually experience it in Southern Styria.

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