Neudorf im Sausal: Nature, Views and Culture

Demmerkogel: Nature and Hiking

Neudorf im Sausal offers several specific reasons to visit that can be clearly distinguished when planning a holiday: a hike, a protected natural area on Demmerkogel, a distinctive Klapotetz and a listed local chapel. The nature reserve on Demmerkogel is particularly appealing to visitors interested in nature. It is still home to 51 butterfly species; more than half of the butterflies found on Demmerkogel are considered endangered. Future surveys may change the number of species and their classifications. Looking at the butterflies is different from planning a route: it draws attention to the natural area, while the circular trail brings together specific destinations for a hike. Those interested in nature and conservation topics will find a concrete starting point for planning their holiday.

The Neudorf-Demmerkogel Circular Trail No. 22

The Neudorf-Demmerkogel Circular Trail No. 22 starts in Neudorf im Sausal and is designated as a scenic hike. It leads to the world’s largest Klapotetz on Demmerkogel, continues to the Demmerkogel lookout tower and passes through the Butterfly Meadow. The route thus combines nature and views with a distinctive structure. Its waypoints offer different highlights: the Klapotetz is a large structure, the tower is a viewpoint, and the Butterfly Meadow is a named point on the route. This mix gives you a more specific basis for planning than a general outing in the countryside: you can consider the hike in terms of its designated destinations and decide which of them you would like to make the highlight of your day.

Klapotetz and Local Chapel

The world’s largest Klapotetz is 17 m tall and stands on Demmerkogel in the municipality of St. Andrä-Höch; Circular Trail No. 22 leads to it. The local chapel in Neudorf im Sausal offers a different focus: it is protected as a historic monument under an ordinance. The Styrian heritage register of the Federal Monuments Authority dated 30 June 2025 lists it with this protection status. So, alongside the distinctive destination on Demmerkogel, Neudorf also offers a protected historic building as a cultural point of interest. If you would like to combine nature, hiking and culture on your trip, you have a range of themes to consider when planning.

Views and Practical Information

The viewing platform on Demmerkogel is 24 m above ground and can be reached via 140 steps. There is no parking at the Demmerkogel lookout tower. A hiking trail leads to the tower from the parking area below the largest Klapotetz; the walk takes about 15 minutes. The lookout tower officially opened to visitors on 15 October 2023. Check the latest information about access and the trail before your visit. This will help you include the viewpoints and the stated access details in your day’s plans.

Choose a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to use your planned outings as a guide. If you want to include the Neudorf-Demmerkogel Circular Trail No. 22, Neudorf is its specific starting point. If the lookout tower is your main destination, also factor the walk from the parking area below the Klapotetz into your plans. Those who want to focus on nature and conservation can make the butterflies of the nature reserve a highlight of their trip. Search for a holiday apartment based on the outings that matter to you, and compare the accommodation’s location with your planned daily activities.

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