Discover Grubtal: Film Culture and Hiking Trail No. 2

Grubtal offers two distinct highlights to consider when planning your trip: the Little Film Museum and Grubtal Trail No. 2. The museum combines film posters, cameras and film equipment with a distinctive atmosphere; the trail passes through forest, meadows and vineyards and offers views of the surrounding vineyards. The details below show what distinguishes a cultural visit from a hike through the landscape.

The Little Film Museum in Grubtal

The Little Film Museum is set among Grubtal’s vineyards in an old winemaker’s house and is said to be the smallest cinema in Styria. Film posters hang in the museum; display cases in the small attic room hold an extensive collection of cameras and film equipment. In the attic of the old farmhouse at the Kofler Schilcher winery, twelve chairs are arranged in four rows. These details give the collection a concrete setting: its distinctive character comes not only from the objects but also from their display in the small attic room. The cameras and film equipment draw attention to the technology of film, while the posters evoke its visual world. The design, textures and colours convey the atmosphere of going to the cinema in the era when film gained colour and the Austrian film scene flourished. Guided visits are arranged by telephone; bear this in mind when planning a museum visit as part of your trip. The twelve chairs give a tangible sense of the museum’s scale as what is said to be the smallest cinema in Styria.

Grubtal Trail No. 2: Route and landscape

Grubtal Trail No. 2 offers a different way to experience Grubtal. It leads from the Tscheppe Kapun wine and culinary centre further into Grubtal, then across the Grubtal ridge and back to the Gamlitz sports ground. The landscape includes forest, meadows and vineyards; the trail also offers views of the surrounding vineyards. For planning, the route and the landscape offer two different points of reference: the place names outline where the trail goes, while the landscape descriptions convey its character. Conditions and access may vary. Check them before setting out if you are planning the hike.

Two distinct highlights for your stay

When choosing between these options, consider what kind of stay you prefer. At the museum, the focus is on individual film-related objects and how they are displayed; on the trail, it is on the route and the landscape. If film posters, cameras and film equipment interest you, the museum offers a cultural point of interest. If you would rather follow a described hiking route, Trail No. 2 provides clear waypoints: Grubtal, the ridge and the return point. Practical preparations also differ: guided museum visits need to be arranged by telephone, while hikers should check current conditions and access before setting out.

For the broader travel overview: Gamlitz.