- From the main square of St. Ruprecht an der Raab, the central starting point of the hike, the first part of the trail leads us past the parish church in a northerly direction to the Spitalkreuz, a prominent road junction, where we continue straight ahead.
- A few metres after the Spitalkreuz, we turn half-left onto Breitegger Straße, which we now follow. The beautiful wayside shrines and enchanting views of the wintry surroundings of St. Ruprecht an der Raab, characterised by dense forests alternating with vineyards and apple orchards as well as fields, are companions on this climb to Breitegg.
- Enjoy the sun glistening in the snow or frost on the fields and orchards. We walk on a cleared road here, but it can still be icy in places along the way.
- At the end of the ascent, we can see the distinctive towers of the Breitegg church from afar, which is also popular for weddings. When we arrive at the ridge near the church, we can well understand this, for it is truly a magical spot that awaits us here.
- An excellent tip for a stop is the Gansrieglhof, which can be reached by following the road for a little more than 1 km. The Buschenschank is one of the best Buschenschanken in Styria and has been a member of the "Ausgezeichneten Buschenschanken Steiermark" for many years. Watch out for the opening hours in winter!
- But now back to our hike: Immediately after the Breitegg church we turn left and follow the road downhill past beautiful family homes and apple and wine farms. After about 1.5 km, we turn left again and soon cross another village street.
- From here we leave the asphalted and cleared road and hike through a small piece of forest, field, meadows and over a small stream.
- Good footwear is essential here and extra care is needed as it can be icy. If there is a lot of snow, snow shoes are an advantage for this small section.
- Enjoy the untouched winter nature and the silence. Soon (at the "Harthof") we come back to an asphalted road, which we follow past the cemetery back to our hiking starting point.
Marking:
Our hiking trails are marked red-white-red, as is common in the Alpine region, and at the crossing points you will find yellow boards with black lettering and time indications. At the Breiteggerweg please follow the signs "Breiteggerweg". At the main square - the general hiking starting point in St. Ruprecht an der Raab - a stand with many yellow signs marks the direction. Our cycling and hiking map "A Region on the Move" is available at the municipal office, at the Raiffeisenbank St. Ruprecht an der Raab and at all catering and accommodation establishments.At the main square - the general hiking starting point in St. Ruprecht an der Raab - a stand with many yellow signs marks the direction.
Our cycling and hiking map "A Region on the Move" is available at the municipal office, at the Raiffeisenbank St. Ruprecht an der Raab and at all catering and accommodation establishments.