Discover Sankt Jakob-Breitenau

For a trip to Sankt Jakob-Breitenau, culture, hiking and various sports offer different ways to shape your stay. The branch church of St James the Elder stands at the heart of the village; activities range from hiking and climbing to mountain biking, swimming and ice skating. For tours, the type of activity and specific route features are useful points of distinction.

Church and Last Judgment fresco

The branch church of St James the Elder stands at the heart of Sankt Jakob. It was consecrated in 1400 and houses a Last Judgment fresco dating from 1460/70. It depicts Christ as judge of the world, surrounded by saints. This brings together two distinct historical reference points: the consecration of the church and the later date of the fresco. The specific subject of the painting adds an art-historical point of interest for culture-minded travelers to the church’s role as the village center.

Hiking on the Hochlantsch

The Hofbauer Alm loop is a clearly defined option for a hike. It starts in the center of St. Jakob in Breitenau am Hochlantsch and leads through shady forests and extensive alpine meadows. The marked loop is 15.8 kilometers long; the walking time is 5 hours 30 minutes, with 890 meters of elevation gain. All three figures are useful for planning the tour: the distance describes its length, the walking time gives an idea of how long it takes, and the elevation gain indicates the ascent. This makes it possible to assess the scope of the loop as well as the character of the landscape.

Via ferrata and mountain biking

The Franz Scheikl Via Ferrata is a secured climbing route on the Hochlantsch, which, at 1,722 meters, is the highest peak in the Graz Highlands. The Klammgraben also has a climbing garden for recreational climbers. The options differ in form: the via ferrata on the Hochlantsch on the one hand, and the climbing garden in the Klammgraben on the other.

For mountain bikers, the Drachentour is a challenging 41.4-kilometer route in the Almenland Nature Park. It loops around the Hochlantsch, passes the Teichalmsee and runs through the center of St. Jakob. The route combines a clearly specified distance with several named points along the way. As seasonal access may change, check current accessibility before setting out.

More routes and seasonal activities

The “Bärenschützklamm to Breitenau, Mixnitz” route can also be started from the Zirbisegger parking lot in St. Jakob and walked in the opposite direction. This offers a specific alternative for choosing the starting point and direction of travel on this route.

Breitenau am Hochlantsch indoor pool offers swimming lessons for children taught by a state-certified swimming instructor and has an outdoor pool for children. This means there is a choice of swimming lessons and an outdoor pool as separate options. The Breitenau/H. ice rink is in the center of St. Jakob and covers approximately 1,200 m². Details of this seasonal facility may change; check the seasonal information before visiting.

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