Discover Steinriegel: Wine, Trails and Culture

Steinriegel combines cultural discoveries with Kitzeck’s wine and hiking experiences. Those looking for a holiday apartment in this area can tailor their stay to suit different interests: on the one hand, there are winegrowing, regional cuisine and historic buildings; on the other, trails through the countryside, the Kneippplatz and the Sausal Wine Road.

Wine Culture and Historic Buildings

An important cultural landmark is the 1st Styrian Wine Museum. It is housed in a vintner’s residence dating from the early 18th century, which was extended in 1910, and is a protected historic monument. The building therefore combines its function as a wine museum with its own architectural history. If you are interested in the development of winegrowing and the rural architecture of Styria, this focus can be easily incorporated into your travel plans.

The Kitzeck parish church at Steinriegel 57 is also part of the local character. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and was built between 1640 and 1644. A Pietà is located on the high altar. At Steinriegel 54, there is also the listed Marienkapelle chapel. These two religious buildings add a historic accent and offer a peaceful complement to the more active pursuits of a day on holiday.

Hiking Trails and Small Active Experiences

Kitzeck offers several different starting points for walks and hikes. The local K3 hiking trail is called “In the Footsteps of the Romans” and runs between Kitzeck and Einöd. The Kitzeck Wine Hiking Trail K8 begins at the Kitzeck Wine Museum. This allows you to combine cultural themes and physical activity in your daily plans without limiting your holiday to just one type of experience.

The Kitzeck Kneippplatz offers another option. Its facilities include a water column for Kneipp treatments, a footpath, seating and freshly planted herbs. The Platz der Lebensfreude | Kneippplatz Kitzeck also represents the five Kneipp pillars: water, herbs, nutrition, exercise and order in life. The Kneippplatz combines these elements with the opportunity to plan a mindful break.

Wine Country and Regional Delicacies

The Sausal Wine Road leads from Fresing through mixed woodland to Kitzeck. Along the way, it passes through the Sausal winegrowing region, home to Austria’s highest vineyards. From Kitzeck, the road continues to Demmerkogel, the highest elevation in the Sausal, and via the Sausalerberg to Maierhof in the Sulm Valley. This route shows the transition between forest, winegrowing region and the elevations of the Sausal, giving your excursion plans a clear geographical direction.

Culinary discoveries are also part of the regional side of your stay. At the DAS KAPPEL restaurant, predominantly regional specialities are prepared with a modern approach. At Sabines Seifen, local ingredients such as pumpkin seed oil, wine, honey and propolis are used to make the soaps. Outside opening hours, visits are possible by telephone appointment in advance. In Kitzeck, a day on the hiking trails can also be rounded off with an Achterl of wine and a typical Styrian snack platter.

Choose the Right Starting Point

When looking for a holiday apartment in Steinriegel, it is worth deciding in advance what you want to focus on during your holiday. Those who prefer culture and history can include the wine museum, parish church and Marienkapelle chapel in their itinerary. For active days, K3, K8 and the local hiking trails are ideal. Anyone who deliberately plans breaks between excursions will find another specific activity at the Kneippplatz. Regional cuisine and the Sausal Wine Road round out this selection with culinary enjoyment and scenery.

If you would like to extend your travel plans beyond Steinriegel, you can also include Graßnitzberg, Ottenberg, Ehrenhausen, Kranach, Gabersdorf, Petzles, Labitschberg and Wielitsch in your further search.

For the overarching travel overview: Leibnitz.