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From Feldbach to Bad Gleichenberg
On a ride with the Gleichenberg Railway, you can expect far more than just a train journey from Feldbach to Bad Gleichenberg. Along the way, you immerse yourself in a true picture-book landscape, which can be experienced, discovered, and enjoyed in peace, thanks to the low speed of only around 40 km/h.

The locals affectionately call the Gleichenberg Railway the "Jungle Express." Not without reason, as its route alternates between meadows, forests, orchards, and vineyards. If you let your gaze wander further into the landscape, it falls on the gentle hills and valleys of the thermal and volcanic region of Styria and the adjacent Slovenian mountains. Now and then, you also catch a glimpse of the native wildlife—deer, rabbits, and various birds are common here.

Steep ascent with the Gleichenberg Railway
The Gleichenberg Railway was opened on June 15, 1931, and is a single track, electrified standard gauge railway (1800 V DC). Over its length of 21 km, it overcomes gradients of up to 42 per mille. This makes it not only steeper than the Semmering Railway but also one of the steepest adhesion tracks in the Alpine countries. The historic vehicles from the 1930s, when the Gleichenberg Railway was built, are still in use.

Railway hiking and cycling routes
A train ride is particularly popular when combined with a hike. The popular Gleichenberg Railway Hiking Trail mostly follows the railway line. Afterwards, we recommend finishing up with delicious regional specialties at a Buschenschank around Bad Gleichenberg or Feldbach. The connection to numerous bike paths, such as the Kraftquellen Tour, the pumpkin seed oil tour, or the mushroom tour, as well as the wine and chestnut tour, is excellent. Bringing bicycles on the train is possible.

Experiences combined with the train ride
A ride in the historic railcars combines nostalgic charm with exciting destinations such as the Styrassic Park or the Curpark Bad Gleichenberg with the Generations Park (motor skills park and playground). Or how about a stop with a visit to a Buschenschank? If you are planning an unforgettable tour with your group, the regional experts from “Spirit of regions” would be happy to assist and plan the ride with the Gleichenberg Railway in connection with a sparkling mineral water tasting, a hike on the Kaskögerlweg in Gnas, or a visit to the exhibition “the little world of great castles.”