In the idyllic municipality of Wildon, in the district of Leibnitz in Austria, there are numerous opportunities for hiking. The geographical location of Wildon is extremely charming and offers a variety of special landscapes and sights.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Wildon
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
South Austrian Jakobsweg 2nd stage Murberg - Lebring
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.1 km
3:38 h
127 m
218 m
South Austrian Jakobsweg, 2nd stage from Murberg to Lebring (based on an idea by Peter Lindenberg)
The stages are short, easy, and both the start and end points are accessible by public transport
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
GUW Graz outskirts route part 5
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
48.5 km
13:44 h
917 m
822 m
on the GUW - Graz outskirts route from Werndorf to Lassnitzthal
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
GUW Grazer Umlandweg part 4
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
49.2 km
13:34 h
745 m
813 m
on the Grazer Umlandweg from Judendorf-Straßengel via St. Bartholomä and Söding to Werndorf
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
GUW Grazer Umlandweg Stage 3 Hühnerberg - Werndorf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.8 km
5:45 h
414 m
544 m
GUW Grazer Umlandweg Stage 3 Hühnerberg - Werndorf
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
GUW Grazer Umlandweg stage 4 Werndorf - Lannach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.9 km
4:04 h
139 m
110 m
GUW Grazer Umlandweg stage 4 Werndorf - Lannach
Hiking Trail
· Graz region
Hike Hühnerberg - St. Ulrich - Allerheiligen - Wildon
recommended route
17.1 km
4:46 h
296 m
435 m
Hike Hühnerberg - St. Ulrich - Allerheiligen - Wildon with optimal public transport connections from Graz.Accessible all year round.
Hiking Trail
· Southern Styria
Buchkogel and Schlossberg Wildon
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
10.5 km
3:30 h
314 m
314 m
Archaeological exploration tour between Kogel and BergIn 2004, several communities near Wildon joined forces to form the "Hengist Cultural Park". The central Styrian mountain range was first mentioned in the 9th cent.The Buchkogel, formerly known as the "Hoher Hengst", together with the Schlossberg, is one of the core areas of Styrian regional history. Excavations have uncovered traces that point to almost 6500 years of continuous settlement activity. This is unique in the south-eastern Alps - we explore this uniqueness thanks to this varied hiking tour.
Hiking Trail
· Southern Styria
Wildon Culture Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
3:00 h
250 m
257 m
Discover geological, archaeological, historical and cultural-historical features.
Hiking Trail
· Southern Styria
Wildon Literary Trail
Difficulty
easy
2.3 km
1:00 h
70 m
70 m
At eight stations leading from the town center over the historic castle hill down to the Kainach river, this themed trail (part of the “Styrian Literary Trails of the Middle Ages” network), decorated with numerous medieval depictions of cats, recounts the most interesting passages from Herrand von Wildon's verse novella “Die Katze” (The Cat).
Hiking Trail
· Southern Styria
Kollischberg Runde
Difficulty
easy
10.1 km
3:00 h
130 m
130 m
A beautiful circular tour where you will encounter geological, archaeological, historical and cultural-historical features.
The region around Wildon is nestled between the rolling hills of the South Styrian wine country and the picturesque course of the River Mur. This unique combination of vineyards, forests and watercourses makes the area an ideal place for hikes of all levels of difficulty.
The Sulmsee nature reserve, which is only a few kilometres from Wildon, is particularly worth seeing. Here nature lovers can explore the diverse flora and fauna on well-marked hiking trails. Lake Sulmsee itself also invites you to swim or picnic.
There are also wonderful hiking opportunities for families with children in Wildon. The Fairytale Forest Trail, for example, leads through an enchanting section of forest and tells stories of fairies and goblins - a real treat for young and old!
For experienced mountaineers, the climb to the Hochlantsch, the highest peak in the immediate vicinity, is an option. From there you have a breathtaking view over the entire Styrian hill country all the way to the Alps.
The best seasons for hiking in Wildon are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or presents its colourful autumn colours.
All in all, Wildon offers a variety of hiking trails that are suitable for beginners as well as experienced hikers. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through vineyards or more challenging mountain tours - everyone will find a suitable route here.
So lace up your hiking boots and explore the beautiful landscape around Wildon!
The Sulmsee nature reserve, which is only a few kilometres from Wildon, is particularly worth seeing. Here nature lovers can explore the diverse flora and fauna on well-marked hiking trails. Lake Sulmsee itself also invites you to swim or picnic.
There are also wonderful hiking opportunities for families with children in Wildon. The Fairytale Forest Trail, for example, leads through an enchanting section of forest and tells stories of fairies and goblins - a real treat for young and old!
For experienced mountaineers, the climb to the Hochlantsch, the highest peak in the immediate vicinity, is an option. From there you have a breathtaking view over the entire Styrian hill country all the way to the Alps.
The best seasons for hiking in Wildon are spring and autumn, when the temperatures are pleasantly mild and nature is in full bloom or presents its colourful autumn colours.
All in all, Wildon offers a variety of hiking trails that are suitable for beginners as well as experienced hikers. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through vineyards or more challenging mountain tours - everyone will find a suitable route here.
So lace up your hiking boots and explore the beautiful landscape around Wildon!
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