Discover Neudorf: Hiking Trails, Cycling Route and Roman History

Neudorf combines varied hiking experiences with traces of its Roman past. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment as a base for active yet discovery-filled days on holiday will find several different ideas for planning their trip here: a hike across meadows and alpine pastures, a clearly marked stage, a cycling loop and notable archaeological remains.

Hiking across meadows, alpine pastures and past historic landmarks

The Hochtrötsch hike leads from Semriach across meadows to Neudorf and onwards via the alpine pastures near Fragnerberg and Rüsterkreuz to the summit of Hochtrötsch. This makes the route a suitable day-trip idea with changing landscape impressions. Particularly characteristic is the section that leads to Neudorf across beautiful meadows and past wayside shrines. In addition to the experience of nature, such landmarks also lend the hike a cultural and regional character.

The starting point is important when planning: The Hochtrötsch hike begins at the Semriach Hauptplatz stop. After Neudorf, the route follows the road for around two kilometres before reaching the Trötschwirt.

A marked stage with an exact route length

Another option is the Path of 100,000 Steps. The named stage “Neudorf b. Passail – Nechnitz” is 16.8 km long and marked throughout with the three-colour sign “Path of 100,000 Steps”. Those who value a clearly designated route when hiking can deliberately include this stage in their days on holiday. Along the way, it passes an idyllic rest area by the Ulrichsbrunn Chapel. The chapel marks a specific point where the long stage is divided thematically.

Cycling and hiking as a family

Neudorf also offers a documented starting point for a cycling tour. The Semriacher Tour 738 cycling loop leads via Dreihöfen and Neudorf to the Lurgrotte and back to Semriach. The route is therefore suitable as a travel idea in its own right for anyone who does not want to spend their stay exclusively on foot. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider whether hiking stages, a loop ride or a combination of both should be the main focus.

If you are travelling with children, the Kesselfall Gorge can also be walked comfortably with children along well-secured paths and walkways. This provides another option for a day of hiking together alongside the longer routes. Which activity is the best fit depends on the desired route length and your family’s daily rhythm.

Roman-era remains near Neudorf

Neudorf is interesting not only for paths through meadows and alpine pastures. The foundations of a Roman-era country house, a villa rustica from the 3rd century, are located near Neudorf. For travellers interested in culture, this site offers a glimpse into the Roman past and complements active excursions with a historical theme.

Another noteworthy archaeological detail is the Roman burial mound at Krienzer-Kogl, discovered in 1962 at an altitude of 850 m. It is Austria’s only burial mound restored in situ. An entrance lined with stone slabs, known as a dromos, leads into the burial chamber, where the ash urns of a family were interred. Its distinctive design makes this historic site interesting also for visitors who enjoy combining landscapes and history while travelling.

The right base for your days on holiday

When searching for a holiday apartment in Neudorf, you can make your preferred daily itinerary the starting point for your decision. For the Hochtrötsch hike, you should plan to start at the Semriach Hauptplatz stop. At 16.8 km, the stage of the Path of 100,000 Steps offers a clearly defined alternative, while the Semriacher Tour 738 opens up a cycling perspective on Dreihöfen, Neudorf, the Lurgrotte and Semriach. Anyone also looking for historical impressions can include the Roman villa rustica and the burial mound as cultural highlights in their plans. This creates a travel plan that combines active days, shared discoveries and different interests without requiring every activity to follow the same rhythm.

More places to consider

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Neudorf, you can also include Deutschfeistritz, Laßnitzhöhe, Lieboch, Gemeinde Gratwein, Unterfriesach, Kumberg, Hart or Frohnleiten in your further research.

For the higher-level travel overview: Graz-Umgebung.