Graschuh: Hiking and Running Routes

There are various points of interest around Graschuh for planning hikes and runs. The Stainz Southern Hills Loop No. 7 leads into the settlement, while “Stainz-Schauen” and the “Abend Lauf” running route head towards Graschuh. Other sections of the routes are characterized by country lanes, forest, the Stainzbach or an asphalt road. A hiking group also meets regularly in and around Stainz. You can therefore consider the individual routes by their paths or use the timing and distance details of the group hikes as a guide.

The Stainz Southern Hills Loop No. 7

Starting at the Flascherlzug station, the Stainz Southern Hills Loop No. 7 leads into the settlement of Graschuh. It then follows country lanes and climbs through a longer stretch of forest to Tomberg and the Apple Road. The route thus runs from the station through the settlement and on to the uphill sections. For navigation, both the stretch in Graschuh and the onward direction towards Tomberg and the Apple Road are useful. The route does not end at the settlement: the country lanes and forest sections, followed by the climb, come next.

Comparing the stream, forest and asphalt road

The “Around the Stainzbach No. 6” hiking route first follows the Stainzbach and then continues along a quiet asphalt road to Ettendorf. “Stainz-Schauen” follows a different sequence: after a stretch through the forest, the route heads towards Graschuh and then follows a forest track along the Stainzbach. Both route descriptions mention the stream, but it appears at a different point in each. So, when comparing them, the order and the next section both matter: No. 6 goes from the stream to the quiet asphalt road, while “Stainz-Schauen” goes from the forest section towards Graschuh and then onto the forest track beside the stream.

Running route and parking

The “Abend Lauf” running route starts at Stainz Castle. It first follows Hochfeldweg, then runs along the Stainzbach. The route heads towards Graschuh and continues to Stallhof. The sequence helps with navigation: the section along the stream follows the start at the castle and Hochfeldweg.

Free parking is available right by Stainz Castle for the “Stainz-Schauen” route. Check the parking information again before setting out. This information applies to “Stainz-Schauen”; it should be distinguished from the “Abend Lauf” route description, even though both routes mention Stainz Castle.

Hikes with UTV Stainz

The UTV Stainz hiking group meets on the first Sunday of every month for hikes in and around Stainz. The hikes take 3–5 hours to walk and cover a distance of 15–20 kilometres. Together, these figures give you a time and distance framework for the group outing: the walking time is useful for planning your day, while the kilometre figure indicates the length of the route. This offers a different way to plan than for the individual routes, whose paths are described by route sections and named places. Check the participation details before joining, as the published schedule may change.

Discover more destinations: Sankt Stefan Ob Stainz, Freidorf An Der Laßnitz, Stainz, Breitenbach in der Weststeiermark, Sommereben, Wetzelsdorf in der Weststeiermark, Schwanberg, Lamberg.

Back to the main travel overview: Deutschlandsberg.