The Stieglerhaus as a centre for art, culture and education, the fortification near Lemsitz and the viewpoints at Hochgrail offer different perspectives on a stay in Sankt Stefan ob Stainz. If you are looking for a hotel in Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, you can first decide whether to focus on culture and local history, hiking and views, or the attractions along the Schilcher Wine Road.

Art, Culture and History

The Stieglerhaus is a centre for art, culture and education in Sankt Stefan ob Stainz. The house is open during events; visitors wishing to come outside opening days are asked to make an appointment. Plan your visit around an event or arrange an appointment for a visit outside these days.

Another cultural and historical landmark is the medieval fortification (motte) near Lemsitz. In Sankt Stefan ob Stainz, it is protected as a historic monument by decree under Section 3. Together, these attractions represent different aspects: art, culture and education at the Stieglerhaus, and a protected medieval structure.

Hiking and Views

The “Kleine Hochgrail Circular Trail” is a hiking route for hiking enthusiasts from near and far. Along the route, you can take a seat on the “Hiking Chair.” As practical details about its use may be updated locally, we recommend making a quick enquiry before your hike.

The Hiking Chair is carved from an old cherry tree crown and preserved with resin. It serves as a viewpoint overlooking beautiful St. Stefan and as a place to stop and rest. It thus combines a place to take a break with a specific view of St. Stefan.

The Klapotetz Hochgrail, at the Hiden winery and Buschenschank on the Hochgrail vineyard site, is considered an insider tip for one of the most beautiful viewpoints. It is right on the “Genuss-Schilchern” hiking trail. The two viewpoints differ in how they connect to the trails: You can take a seat on the Hiking Chair along the “Kleine Hochgrail Circular Trail,” while the Klapotetz is directly on the “Genuss-Schilchern.”

Food and Cycling Along the Schilcher Wine Road

Along the Schilcher Wine Road, winemakers and Buschenschänke invite you to enjoy tastings and a hearty West Styrian Brettljause. The Schilcher Wine Road also has numerous mountain biking trails and leisure cycling tours. This offers two distinct focuses: tastings and Brettljause as culinary experiences, or mountain biking and leisure cycling tours for a cycling holiday. If you are looking for an active holiday, you can choose based on the activity: the “Kleine Hochgrail Circular Trail” is a hiking route, while mountain biking trails and leisure cycling tours can be found along the Schilcher Wine Road. This means you can choose between hiking and cycling as different activities when planning your stay.

Discover more destinations: Gamsgebirg, Schwanberg, Wettmannstätten, Pongratzen, Breitenbach in der Weststeiermark, Zehndorf, Graschach, Sankt Martin Im Sulmtal.

See the overview of destinations: Deutschlandsberg.