Höllerhanslweg Bad Gams

Accessible by public transport

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 13,0 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 410 hm

Downhill 115 hm

Highest point 700 m

In the footsteps of the miracle doctor Höllerhansl: The hike leads to the church of the miracle doctor Höllerhansl in Rachling. You should definitely visit the Stainzer Warte, where you can enjoy excellent views as far as Graz and Slovenia - it's worth taking a short break from the trail!

From Bad Gams, the tour starts in the direction of Stainz via the vineyards, past the Bad Gams Kneipp facility. This is the perfect opportunity to take a short break and recharge your batteries. Tired hikers' feet are revitalized at the Kneipp point in Bad Gams. In the middle of the forest, you can “tread” cool, fresh water at the Kneipp station. Give it a try - then it's best to walk barefoot up the steep mountain, up to the Stainzerkogel. Along forest and meadow paths past vineyards, you can see the high wooden tower, the Stainzer Aussichtswarte, from afar. From the viewing platform you have a wonderful view of southern, eastern and western Styria as well as the Upper Styrian mountains. Continue up to the Salleggerstraße and Steinbauerkapelle chapel, past the Riegelbauer farm, and you have reached your destination, Rachling.
After an extended break, you can take the same way back or continue on the “Höllerhanslweg/Der Originale aus Stainz - Weg Nr. 2”.

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From Graz continue on the A2 towards Klagenfurt and take the Lieboch exit in the direction of Stainz/Deutschlandsberg/Eibiswald. Follow the B76 to Deutschlandsberg. In Stainz leave the B76 at the JET gas station at the first exit of the traffic circle, turn left at the intersection to Bad Gams.

We start the tour in the Kurpark Bad Gams at the overview board and opposite the former municipal office. On this overview board you will find the exact directions as a folder to take home or via QR code to download. The municipality of Bad Gams convinces with its Styrian charm. Old farmhouses with typical pointed, western Styrian tiled roofs accompany us along the way.

On the trail of the miracle doctor Johann Reinbacher vulgo. Höllerhansl, our destination is his "Höllerhof" which is now run as the inn "Zum Höllerhansl". The miracle doctor was known far beyond the borders of western Styria. His patients mainly came to Stainz by Flascherlzug at that time and then had to continue on foot uphill to the secluded Rachling. The miracle doctor diagnosed his patients' ailments/illnesses using the urine bottles they brought with them, and they were then given herbal teas, tinctures and schnapps for treatment. That is why the path was lined with discarded bottles, so that no signpost was needed. Hence the name "Flascherlzug".

The sign in the spa gardens of Bad Gams is our starting point. We start off to the left and follow trail marker 24. When we reach the crossroads at Kirchenwirt Nabernik, we turn left again. Our tour now leads us towards Stainz, past magnificent vineyards with wonderful views. Elated by the fascinating surroundings, our hike continues past the villages of Mitteregg/Genzenberg. Here we also pass by an excursion tip - Bad Gams Mill Museum. Guided tours are also possible here by appointment.

Following our path, the perfect opportunity for a short break and to recharge your batteries now awaits you. At the Kneipp station in Bad Gams, tired hikers' feet are revitalised. In the middle of the forest, you can "tread" cool, fresh water at the Kneipp station. Give it a try - and then walk barefoot up the steep hill to the Stainzerkogel. On forest and meadow paths along vineyards we can already see the high wooden tower, the Stainzer Aussichtswarte, from afar. Built in 1902, the lookout tower is made entirely of wood. From the viewing platform you have a wonderful view of southern, eastern and western Styria as well as the Upper Styrian mountains.

Cross the Salleggerstraße and continue hiking until you reach the Steinbauerkapelle chapel. From there, follow trail marker 24 and always keep to the left. Now you reach the highest point of the hike at 800m. From here it is only a slight downhill to Rachling. The remaining 1 to 1.5 km of the trail run along the municipal road to the church in Rachling. Opposite the church is the destination of our hike, the inn "zum Höllerhansl".

You can find more hiking trails in the Schilcherland here.

Kneipp station Bad Gams in the middle of the forest!
Stainzer Warte: The unique observation tower is made entirely of wood. At a height of 17 meters, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the wonderful Südsteiemark adventure region.

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 Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

At the Bad Gams sports field.

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com