alpannonia - regional route Bad Tatzmannsdorf - Bernstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,74 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 330 m elevation gain
Descent: 120 m elevation gain

This route leads from Bad Tatzmannsdorf via Sulzriegel and Neustift, as well as Bergwerk and Grodnau, to Bernstein, where we reach the "alpannonia" main trail.

Starting point of the tour: Main square of Bad-Tatzmannsdorf
Tour destination: in the Kalkgraben near the bath of Bernstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,74 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 330 m elevation gain
Descent: 120 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point337 m
Highest point541 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

From the heart of the spa town of Bad Tatzmannsdorf, the route leads via Sulzriegel to Neustift and Bergwerk. Continuing via Grodnau, we finally reach Bernstein to the north, whose mighty castle has been visible since Sulzriegel. We walk through the villages on asphalted roads, but outside the villages the path leads on gravel paths until shortly before the beginning of Bernstein. Here we meet the main trail of the alpannonia long-distance hiking network. It is also worth taking a closer look at the village with its precious serpentine processing plants, the rock museum and the Madonnenschlössel castle.

Equipment Hiking equipment: sturdy footwear, clothing according to weather conditionsDon't forget provisions!
Route description Starting from the grandstand of the main square in Bad Tatzmannsdorf (to the left of this grandstand there is a large alpannonia information board), we march up along the road to Sulzriegel. Once at the top, we have already passed the steepest part of the path and walk straight through the village. A few meters after the end of the village, we turn right at the memorial stone and follow the forest road through the Kerschgraben forest to Neustift bei Schlaining. On the main road of the peaceful village, we turn right again, then shortly after the firefighting pond turn left onto the street to Bergwerk. But only for a few meters, because at the inn, we take the path left, past a large agricultural business, to a small forest. We enter the forest, turn right downhill and, after a few meters, cross a meadow until we meet a crossing path. We briefly follow this path to the left, then after a few meters turn right and cross another meadow downhill. At a forest intersection, we keep right and come across an asphalt road, which we follow left to the bridge over the Tauchenbach (on the left we see the ruins of an old mill). Immediately after the bridge, we turn right into the fields and climb a small hill until we reach the first houses of Grodnau. We cross the main road of the village and follow the path to the inn. Past the inn, the path mostly leads us on gravel roads straight ahead until shortly before Bernstein. Along the way, we have wonderful views of the surroundings, and Bernstein Castle is already within reach. An idyllic spot with beehives and seating in the sun invites you to linger before we turn right shortly afterwards into the Kalkgraben. Passing a deer enclosure, we follow the path deeper into the ravine and reach a bridge leading to the main path of the alpannonia long-distance hiking network, which leads right over the Hirschenstein to Kőszeg or left directly into the village of Bernstein.
Parking Large free parking lot south of the main square of Bad TatzmannsdorfParking also available at the open-air museum
Getting there A2 South Motorway from Graz using exit Markt Allhau - Oberwart - Bad TatzmannsdorfA2 South Motorway from Vienna using exit Pinggau - Pinkafeld - Oberschützen - Bad Tatzmannsdorf
Public transport By train only to Pinggau/Friedberg, then continue by busBus connection to Bad Tatzmannsdorf via Vienna or Graz
Editor’s tip Bad Tatzmannsdorf: Bread Museum of the Gradwohl Bakery Open-air museumBernstein: Rock MuseumMadonnenschlössel

Recommended period

Current weather on site

6° to 13°

Today, 03.03.2026

Partly cloudy

Wind speed1,9 km/h

4° to 14°

Tomorrow, 04.03.2026

Moderate rain

Wind speed1,8 km/h

Affordable accommodation opportunity in the Madonnenschlössel of Bernstein

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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026