Reinischwirt - Reinischkogel - circular route

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 4,2 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 280 hm

Downhill 280 hm

Highest point 1463 m

A wonderful hike that rewards you with the summit cross on Reinischkogel.

Start your loop hike at the Reinischwirt. Follow the loop trail marked with number 23. It takes you up a somewhat steep path through the forest to the summit cross. Enjoy the wonderful scent of the forest; you might even spot a pheasant or two. At an elevation of 1,463 meters stands the summit cross on the Reinischkogel. It owes its stability to the rock beneath it. Here you can perfectly recover from the climb and recharge your batteries. To the right of the summit cross, heading downhill, you’ll immediately come to hiking trail number 551. Follow this until you reach the forest road from Schrogentor, marked number 569. This leads to the right along a gentle downhill forest road back to the Reinischwirt, which you’ll reach again after about an hour and 45 minutes.

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Coming from Graz via the A9, take the A2 toward Klagenfurt at the Graz-West interchange. Take the Lieboch exit and follow the B76 toward Lannach-Deutschlandsberg.

You start your circular hike at the Reinischwirt. Here you can leave your car and get involved in the unique area of the Reinischkogel. Follow the circular trail marked 23, which takes you up a somewhat steeper path through the forest to the summit cross. The sun's rays penetrating through the dense leaves in summer draw beautiful patterns on the forest floor and it is wonderfully cool in the shade. This trail is a special experience in autumn, when the leaves glow in bright colours all around. Enjoy the wonderful scent of the forest and watch the birds living there for a while. You might even spot a pheasant or two.

The summit cross on the Reinischkogel stands at 1463 metres above sea level. It owes its firm stand to a rock that lies at its base. Here you can recover perfectly from the ascent and recharge your batteries. Don't forget to sign the summit book with a funny hiker's saying. The hikers after you will also appreciate a good joke.

On the right, at the summit cross, you will immediately meet the hiking trail with trail number 551. Follow this until you meet the forest trail from Schrogentor, with number 569. This leads you to the right along the leisurely downhill fort road back to the Reinischwirt, which you will reach again after about one hour and 45 minutes.

You should end the hiking day well relaxed in one of the outstanding restaurants on the Reinischkogel. Visit the forest pigs at the Jagawirt or the impressive red deer at the Wassermann inn.

Summit Cross on Reinischkogel: The summit cross on Reinischkogel stands atop a rock. It’s the perfect subject for a souvenir photo of this hike.

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

Nearest train stations are: Lannach, Frauental or Deutschlandsberg.

Near the former Reinischwirt inn.

Information offices:

Stainz Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 710, 8510 Stainz, Hauptplatz 1

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

www.suedsteiermark.com