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Genusstour (pleasure tour) Bad Waltersdorf

The pleasure tour stretches through the beautiful thermal spa town of Bad Waltersdorf and is suitable for both hikers and cyclists.

Pleasure & Adventure Tour Bad Waltersdorf

12 km – 24 Stations – 100% Enjoyment

Discover the diverse culinary landscape around Bad Waltersdorf on a 12-kilometre-long pleasure and adventure tour. The starting point is the Kurpark Bad Waltersdorf, where you will find ample parking as well as an E-bike charging station.

At the start, you will receive a folder with a route map and stamp card to accompany you along the trail.

The Route

The pleasure tour leads you along idyllic paths through meadows, fields, vineyards, and small forests – some paved, others gravel or forest ground. Gentle climbs provide variety and offer breathtaking viewpoints. The route is perfect for hikers, (e-)mountain bikers, and families with children – there are several playgrounds along the way.

24 Adventure & Pleasure Stations

At over nine culinary stations, local businesses invite you to take a delightful break – whether with coffee & cake, a hearty snack platter, or a glass of fine wine. The offerings are rounded out by farm shops, direct producers, wine taverns, and guesthouses full of genuine Styrian charm.

A selection of culinary highlights along the route:

  • Station 1: Kulturhauscafé Bad Waltersdorf
  • Station 3: Zukalatom
  • Station 5: Buschenschank Pieber
  • Station 6: Weinhof & Buschenschank Thaler
  • Station 8: Farm Shop – Pichler Family
  • Station 11: Maluhof
  • Station 12: Janisch Farm Shop
  • Station 15: Village Inn Seiler-Ziegler
  • Station 16: Thaller Dairy Farm
  • Station 17: Fiedler Farm Shop
  • Station 19: Bergstadl Wine Tavern
  • Station 20: Heschl Fruit Farm
  • Station 21: Hotel-Inn-Restaurant Teuschler-Mogg
  • Station 23: Das Willis – Golf Restaurant
  • Station 24: Thermal Spa Farmers’ Market

Stamp Card & Prize Draw

Enjoying the tour pays off twice! With the stamp card, you can collect stamps at any three participating stations – simply by purchasing a local delicacy.

Afterward, take part in our annual prize draw. Prizes include:

  • A voucher for an overnight stay in Bad Waltersdorf
  • A day ticket to one of the thermal spas
  • Many other attractive culinary and wellness prizes

How it works:

  1. Collect three stamps
  2. Fill out the stamp card completely
  3. Drop it in the prize draw box at the endpoint in the Kurpark (opposite the Kulturhaus)
  4. With a bit of luck – you could win!

Tip:

The tour can be enjoyed year-round – every season has its own charm. Whether it's blooming spring, sunny autumn, or a snowy winter's day: pleasure is always in season

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
12,0 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
196 hm
Uphill
193 hm
Downhill
372 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.

From the historic town center of Bad Waltersdorf, you can walk directly into the Thermal Park, home to the public healing thermal spa. A quick right turn brings you to the first pleasure stop: the family-run Buschenschank Der Pieber – a true insider tip for local Styrian delicacies.

Right after, you'll reach the Weinhof Buschenschank Thaler, where you'll not only find Styrian culinary delights but also the sound of local music. Well-fortified, the path continues uphill through a shady forest. The short but demanding climb is well worth the effort: Maluhof impresses with homemade products and a breathtaking panoramic view over Bad Waltersdorf.

The route then continues over the "Sauberg" to the Janisch Farm Shop, where visitors gain an authentic insight into rural life – farming to experience and understand.

After two more adventure stops, you’ll arrive at the Thaller Dairy Farm, where everything revolves around high-quality dairy products – fresh, regional, and made with care. Definitely worth a tasting!

Just a few minutes' walk away, the village inn Seiler-Ziegler in Leitersdorf invites you for a cozy break. The path now leads gently downhill, and a rest in the shaded garden under old trees is almost a must.

Before the next gentle climb, consider a short stop at the Fiedler Farm Shop to stock up your snack bag with regional treats. Then it’s up to the Bergstadl Wine Tavern. Sitting on the panoramic terrace here offers an unforgettable view over the Thermal and Volcano region – a perfect spot to pause and marvel.

After another kilometer, you’ll pass the Heschl Fruit Farm, offering fresh fruit, juices, and fine specialties from their own production – a real moment of enjoyment in the heart of nature.

Right afterward, you’ll reach the small motor skills park at the Hotel-Inn-Restaurant Teuschler-Mogg, not far from the blowpipe and archery course – a highlight for young and old alike.

Then comes the final stretch: passing the scenic 18-hole golf course and the golf restaurant Das Willis, the distinctive church tower of Bad Waltersdorf comes back into view. And with a bit of luck, you might even spot colorful hot air balloons drifting above the town center.

To round off the tour, a visit to the Thermal Spa Farmers’ Market is highly recommended – perfect for picking up culinary souvenirs to take home. The circular route finally ends back at the Kurpark.

Discover the 24 adventure and culinary stations along the route and take your time to enjoy the many delicious stops. Take part in our stamp card prize draw for a chance to win overnight stays in Bad Waltersdorf!

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

With Verbundlinie’s BusBahnBim route planner app, planning your journey has never been easier: simply enter towns and/or addresses, stop names or points of interest to check all bus, train and tram connections in Austria. The app is available free of charge for smartphones – on Google Play and in the App Store.

Thermen-Genuss-Taxi
With a valid guest pass, guests can be transported within the 2-Thermenregion Bad Waltersdorf from Mon. to Sun. 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm at a rate of € 2.00 p.p./ride. Please pre-book in good time on +43 664 455 45 00.

The Thermenlandbus also takes you directly to Bad Waltersdorf by the quickest route.

Numerous parking spaces are available throughout the centre of Bad Waltersdorf. 
Flyer of the "Genusstour" (pleasure tour) available from:

Directly at the starting point of the tour in front of the Kulturhaus

Marktgemeinde Bad Waltersdorf
Hauptplatz 2
8271 Bad Waltersdorf 
Tel.: +43 3333 2321 
gde@bad-waltersdorf.gv.at
www.bad-waltersdorf.gv.at

Tourism Association Thermen- & Vulkanland
Guest information Bad Waltersdorf
Hauptplatz 90
8271 Bad Waltersdorf  
Phone: +43 3382 55 100-71
badwaltersdorf@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

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What the weather will be like

Bad Waltersdorf (291m)

18.10.2025
slightly cloudy
4°C 15°C
19.10.2025
sunny
2°C 13°C
20.10.2025
slightly cloudy
2°C 14°C
Südosten Region Österreich | © Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark

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