Discover Studenzen: Cycle Paths, Culture and Regional History

Studenzen combines cycling, cultural and historical trails, and regional highlights to create a destination with many different opportunities for discovery. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore plan their trip around whether they want active days on a bicycle, walks with a historical focus, or insights into crafts and regional history to be at the centre of their stay.

Cycling in the Raab Valley

For cycling tours, the southern section of the R11 Raab Valley Cycle Route provides clear orientation. It leads from Gleisdorf via St. Margarethen, Studenzen/Fladnitz, Feldbach, Lödersdorf and Fehring to St. Martin an der Raab and Jennersdorf. This makes it possible to include Studenzen in a longer tour through the Raab Valley without having to base the day's planning on a single route.

The family-friendly Kirchbergvital cycle route is also connected to Studenzen: After 2.5 km, it meets a pedestrian and cycle path heading towards Studenzen. This information may help families and travel groups when choosing their preferred type of excursion. Those who prefer to combine cycling and culture will find another option on the “Reflections” themed trail. This cultural and historical trail begins at Studenzen-Fladnitz railway station and can be covered in two stages from either the starting or ending point, by bicycle or on foot.

Hiking with History and Pilgrimage

Studenzen-Fladnitz railway station is also the starting point for the Eichkögl and Fladnitzberg circular hiking trail. In the area around Studenzen, it leads through meadows and wooded areas to the parish and pilgrimage church of Klein Mariazell. Those who enjoy combining their stay with a walk and a destination of cultural and historical significance can plan this circular hike as a separate day trip.

At Fuchskogel behind Studenzen-Fladnitz railway station lies the oldest fortified hilltop settlement in Styria, dating from the Early Bronze Age, around 2500 BC. The site includes fortifications. It adds a special insight into the early history of Styria to the trails around the railway station.

Regional Culture and Crafts

Studenzen also has notable cultural points of interest away from its cycling and hiking trails. The Studenzen village chapel is a Marian chapel. Just a few steps from a wayside shrine in Studenzen, there is also a statue of the Virgin Mary in the style of Maria Immaculata. With her feet resting on a serpent, the moon and a globe, she stands beneath a glass dome in an exceptional structure made of glass and steel.

One of the six regional information panels in Studenzen was erected by the Historical Society for the 750th anniversary in 2015 and 2016. The panels show the Josephinian Land Survey of 1784/1785, historical municipal coats of arms and brief excerpts from the history of the local districts. For visitors who prefer to learn about local development through tangible evidence, this presentation offers a distinct perspective.

Since 1955, Trachtenmode Hiebaum in Studenzen has stood for quality, regional identity and genuine craftsmanship. The Vulkanland traditional costume, the Rosegger traditional costume and the classic Styrian traditional costume are made there by hand from high-quality local materials. The Trachtenmode Hiebaum Erlebniswelt can be visited on an ongoing basis. As another regional connection, the Clement family business is located in the hilly landscape of eastern Styria at the entrance to Vulkanland and is known for Styrian pumpkin seed oil; it also produces high-quality flours from its own production.

The Right Base for Your Trip

When choosing accommodation in Studenzen, it is worth deciding on your preferred travel rhythm first. For a cycling tour on the R11 or an excursion along the “Reflections” themed trail, active days take centre stage. Those who prefer hiking can combine the Eichkögl and Fladnitzberg circular trail with its historical and religious sites. For a shorter cultural discovery, the village chapel, the statue of the Virgin Mary, the regional information panel or the craftsmanship of Trachtenmode Hiebaum offer different themes to explore. This keeps the search for a holiday apartment focused on your own interests rather than on a generalised idea of the holiday destination.

Other Places for Orientation

For further trip planning, you can also visit these places: Feldbach, Auersbach, Gnas, Paldau, Unterlamm, Bad Gleichenberg, Riegersburg and Jagerberg.

To the higher-level travel overview: Feldbach.