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Mattelsberg circular trail no. 7 Variant a

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 9,4 km
Time 3:30 h
Uphill 383 hm
Downhill 385 hm
Highest point 443 m
The hike leads up to Mattelsberg with magnificent views and back to Großklein.
The hike begins at the Hallstattteitlichen Museum in Großklein and takes us towards the town centre. From here, we keep left towards Kleinklein and then turn right onto the idyllic municipal path that leads us to Mattelsberg. Passing the cosy HaHü wine tavern, the path winds its way down Mattelsberg into the Nestelbachgraben. After a short stretch in the valley, the path leads us left after the bridge and finally up to the Nestelberg at the edge of the forest. The path leads along quiet municipal roads to the Nestelbachstraßengraben. From there, it continues to the right towards Ripernegg until you finally reach Mattelsberg.
The return route then takes you back to the village at a leisurely pace.

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

Coming from Graz via the A9, take the Leibnitz exit. Follow the B74 to Heimschuh - Großklein.
Parking spaces are available at Weindörfl-Platz, diagonally opposite the museum.
Variant 7a: This route runs along the southern slope of the Mattelsberg mostly on municipal paths and offers the possibility to shorten the main route.

(See tour Mattelsberger Rundwanderweg Nr. 7)

Small rucksack with water bottle, light hiking boots, Nordic walking poles, sunscreen, umbrella, mobile phone, detailed map/hiking map of the hike.

Please take into account your personal fitness level, the weather forecast and the current opening hours of refreshment stops. No liability can be accepted for the accuracy of the information provided.

Visit the Hallstatt Period Museum in Großklein.

Many starting points for our hikes in southern Styria can also be reached by public transport.

For a relaxed and sustainable journey, we recommend travelling by bus and train wherever possible.

Depending on the region, additional local transport options are available.

This allows you to start your tour stress-free while also contributing to climate and nature conservation.

All information on public transport, local mobility services and timetables can be found at: www.suedsteiermark.com/arrival


The nearest railway station is in Leibnitz.

Information offices:

Kitzeck Tourist Office, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730 310, 8442 Kitzeck

South Styria Tourist Association, Tel.: +43 (5) 7730, 8530 Deutschlandsberg, Hauptplatz 40

www.suedsteiermark.com

Map & downloads

Gallery

View of the Riegersburg from the Genusshotel

What the weather will be like Großklein (296m)

Today, 20.09.2026

The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
25°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.09.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
sunny
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

22.09.2026
very sunny
7°C 21°C
23.09.2026
very sunny
6°C 21°C
24.09.2026
slightly cloudy
6°C 20°C

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