Hiking trails, Romanesque wall paintings and a 17th-century Rauchstubenhaus reveal different sides of Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg. For planning, it is worth first looking at the trails: they are divided into the areas of Schattseite and Sonnseite. There are also cultural attractions, each with its own particular focus.

Hiking between the Mur floodplains and the Rauchstubenhaus

The Mur floodplains loop via Edling is a short circular hike from the village centre to the Mur floodplains. The easy Rauchstubenweg is another option at 7.8 kilometres: it leads to the Rauchstubenhaus, vlg. Giefer. This is one of the last largely preserved smoke houses in Styria and dates from the 17th century. This offers a choice between a short loop ending at the floodplains and a longer hike to a remarkable historic house. Those who choose the Rauchstubenweg can combine their hike with an insight into a traditional architectural style.

Gerschkogel is also part of the municipality’s history. It lies in the north-west of the municipal area; the summit area contains remains of a Celtic fortification and settlement terraces. These traces add an archaeological connection to the landscape, complementing the more recent architectural and art history.

Romanesque paintings and a late Gothic altar

The parish church of St. Georgen ob Judenburg preserves late Romanesque wall paintings dating to around 1240. They depict a rich cycle of figures and scenes relating to St George. Tours of the paintings are available by prior arrangement. Visitors who wish to include them in their plans should therefore arrange a time in advance. The approximate date and the St George cycle make the church a clear destination for anyone interested in medieval wall art.

The parish church of St. Johann in Scheiben offers a different art-historical highlight: it is known for its beautiful late Gothic winged altar. The Romanesque wall paintings in St. Georgen and the late Gothic altar in Scheiben thus offer two distinct focuses within church art. The exhibition From the Depths of Time in the Georgsarchiv features archaeological finds from the municipal area. Visits are possible by prior arrangement.

Cycling, activities on the Mur and Advent

The municipality lies directly on the Murradweg R 2. Kayaking, canoeing and rafting are possible on the Mur within the municipal area; providers and conditions may vary. Anyone considering one of these activities should check the relevant conditions in advance. Cycling and river activities offer different focuses, while the hiking trails and cultural attractions provide further ways to spend time in Sankt Georgen ob Judenburg.

The Advent season also marks the annual calendar in the municipality: at this time, the village square, decked out for Christmas, becomes a Christkindlmarkt. This seasonal event differs from the hiking and cultural themes described as available year-round; the relevant event dates are key to planning a visit around the market.

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