Discover Berghausen: Culture and excursions in the region

Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Berghausen can consider culture, exercise and scenery as different focuses when planning excursions. Eggenberg Mausoleum and the parish church are in Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße, where circular hiking trail No. 4 also begins. As a regional route, the approximately 25-kilometre South Styrian Wine Road runs from Ehrenhausen to Leutschach. When planning, it is worth distinguishing these destinations by their location and character.

Architectural history in Ehrenhausen

Eggenberg Mausoleum stands on an artificially created terrace on Schlossberg hill above Ehrenhausen. Commissioned by Ruprecht von Eggenberg, construction began in 1609 as a tomb for him and his family. It is considered an important example of Mannerist architecture in Austria. The building thus combines a clear historical connection with a striking architectural theme.

Ehrenhausen Parish Church, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, is in the historic town centre, right on the market square. Its origins date back to the 13th century: initially built as a Romanesque church, it was extended several times and remodelled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. Inside are a Baroque high altar, side altars and historic tomb monuments of local noble families. Unlike the mausoleum, the church reflects several phases of construction, combining medieval origins with later changes. Those interested in local history will find two different perspectives here: a family tomb built from 1609 onwards and a church that was extended and altered over several centuries.

Circular hiking trail and milling history

Ehrenhausen circular hiking trail No. 4 starts right in the centre. From Neuer Markt or the car park, it first heads towards the South Styrian Wine Road or Berghausen. A few metres beyond the town centre, the trail turns left towards LOISIUM Wine & Spa Resort Südsteiermark. It then follows forest and meadow paths to Traussner Mill and returns to Ehrenhausen along the Mur River. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

At Traussner Mill, the Erlebnis Mühlerei offers a journey through the history of mills. The 3D cinema shows the journey from grain to bread in three dimensions, followed by a bread tasting. The route thus combines stretches through forests and meadows with an insight into milling history and a culinary finale. The circular trail returns to Ehrenhausen, while the mill offers a separate focus for anyone interested in the journey from grain to bread.

Scenery and other excursion themes

Beyond the individual circular trail, the South Styrian landscape is characterised by cultivated vineyards, forests and flower fields. The South Styrian Wine Road starts in Ehrenhausen and runs for around 25 kilometres to Leutschach an der Weinstraße. This offers two different scales: a circular hiking trail that starts and ends in Ehrenhausen, and a regional route with those two places as its endpoints. This can help you decide whether to focus your excursion planning on a circular route or the wider landscape.

Another excursion highlight is Bärenhof Berghausen, in the associated municipal area. A long-running animal welfare project on the South Styrian Wine Road, it provides brown bears from Europe and Asia with a species-appropriate home. Anyone interested in animal welfare and brown bears can include this in their plans. When looking for a holiday apartment in Berghausen, you can first consider which places and themes you would like to shape your stay: the buildings and hiking trail in Ehrenhausen, the wider wine region, or animal welfare in the associated municipal area.

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