Gratkorn circular hike

Starting out from the church square, follow trail no. 8 (Höllgraben–Jasen–Höchwirt) along Dr.-Karl-Renner-Strasse westbound until you hit the forest road, which you leave at the first right-hand turn-off (Am Bichl). From here, follow trail no. 8 with its richly varied stretches till Ferstlhöhe and turn right (eastwards, hiking paths 6 and 8). Wander through the town of Jasen to the Höchwirt inn. After a refreshment break, return to Gratkorn, keeping to trail no. 8a (Weissegg–St. Stefan/Gratkorn) till the road sign for Gratkorn, follow Raiffeisenweg southwards, turn right (westwards) and arrive back at the starting point (church square).

The tropical exhibition at the Teibinger flower farm in Gratkorn is a must-see.

Hikers can easily arrive without a car by using bus or train services. The frequent S1 trains between Graz and Bruck/Mur make reaching OberGraz easy.

(Gratwein–Gratkorn railway station)

Bus line 110 (Graz–Gratkorn–Gratwein–(Hörgas)–Rein–Enzenbach) takes you directly to church square.

Bus stop: St Stefan church square

By bus line 140 (Semriach–Friesach–Gratkorn–Graz) or line 100 (Graz–Bruck). Bus stop: Dr.-Karl-Renner-Strasse; walking distance to starting and end point: approx. 14 minutes; from there, the bus line 110 takes you directly to the starting point.

You can also arrive or depart by train (Austrian Rail, ÖBB): the station is Gratwein–Gratkorn. You have to reckon with a walking distance of 30 min. to the starting or end point.

More information on train and bus connections: www.verbundlinie.at and www.oebb.at

There are plenty of parking options in the town centre.

Don’t miss the original Styrian tart from the Handl confectionery! Created from typical Styrian ingredients such as pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil, apple preserves and freshly grated apples, stone-pine schnapps and walnuts, it is richly packed with treats for the palate. WK 133 Graz und Umgebung, Region Hügelland-Schöcklland, Gleisdorf, Weiz, Raabklamm