Beistein circuit, Grafendorf
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Discover the 5.5 km circular hiking trail (G3) amidst the green splendor of Eastern Styria. Ideal for families, it leads through the forests and meadows from the Wohlfühlhotel Wiesenhof in Erdwegen to the 'Beistein' viewpoint.
Discover the imposing local mountain, the Beistein, on a hike through the picturesque communities of Eichberg, Stambach, Lafnitz and Grafendorf near Hartberg. This mighty rock in the forest is the landmark of Erdwegen. The idyllic hiking trail 'Kleine Beistein-Wanderung' (G3) leads up to the heights via places of happiness and power.
At the Beistein, a breathtaking view of the Styrian and Burgenland hill country awaits you. Here you can linger and enjoy the silence. Interestingly, the Celts already prayed at this place on full moon nights.
The 'Kleine Beistein-Wanderung' (G3) finally leads you to Erdwegen near Grafendorf near Hartberg. This market town in the East Styrian hill country, at the foot of the Masenberg, is rich in cultural sights. Grafendorf is surrounded by a wooded landscape of hills and meadows and is one of the traditional summer resorts of the southern Wechsel region.
Hospitality has a long tradition here and the historical sights and traditional festivals will make your visit an experience!
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Start of the approx. 5.5 km long, signposted tour (G3) is at the Wohlfühlhotel Wiesenhof in Erdwegen,
- we walk along the Grub street, past the Marterln and Marienhof,
- before the farm of the Lutzmann family we turn right into the forest,
- we follow the forest path until the crossroads Beistein (wonderful panoramic view),
- further we go right along the edge of the forest
- about 500 meters down,
- turn right into the forest path andback again to the Wohlfühlhotel Wiesenhof
Treat yourself to a short rest on the numerous lucky and power benches to recharge your batteries and enjoy the view!
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Landscape at the Small Beistein Hike | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Little Beistein hike | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Little Beistein hike | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Little Beistein hike | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Signage Formbacherland | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Small Beistein Hike in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Hiking trail signage Beistein in Grafendorf near Hartberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Bench at the Small Beistein hike in eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Signage Formbacherland happiness and power place | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Beistein in Grafendorf near Hartberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Small Beistein Hike in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Small Beistein Hike in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
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Landscape at the Small Beistein Hike in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | XNicole Friesenbichler
What the weather will be like
Grafendorf bei Hartberg (382m)
Unsettled with showers, especially in the early morning and towards evening.
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
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