Hofstätten an der Raab

Hofstätten an der Raab combines a gently hilly landscape with diverse opportunities for cycling tours, walks and cultural discoveries. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in this Styrian municipality can plan their trip entirely according to their preferred pace: longer routes along the Raab, open-air art, historic chapels and regional establishments are among the different facets of the area.

Cycle paths between the Raab Valley and the hilly landscape

For cyclists, Hofstätten an der Raab offers several clearly defined points of connection. The WZ10 Energy Cycle Route runs from Weiz to Sulz and is 25 km long. Within the municipality, it passes through Pirching. This allows you to plan a trip around a specific route without reducing the area to a single excursion destination.

The Raab Valley Cycle Route R11 offers a longer perspective. It runs from the source of the Raab to Jennersdorf and is 113 km long. In Hofstätten an der Raab, the route follows the Raab past corn and pumpkin fields. These two routes offer different highlights: the WZ10 covers 25 km, while the R11 follows the course of the river for 113 km between its source and Jennersdorf. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you want to plan individual stages and excursions or discover the cycle route as part of a longer tour.

The character of the surroundings can also be experienced on foot. The gently hilly landscape of Hofstätten an der Raab invites you to go for walks. A peaceful stroll through the countryside thus complements the more active experience of the cycle paths.

Art and chapels as cultural destinations

Established in 2023, the Region Gleisdorf Art Trail is a continuous circular route of approximately 48 km. It passes through Gleisdorf, Albersdorf-Prebuch, Ludersdorf-Wilfersdorf, Hofstätten/Raab and St. Ruprecht/Raab, following a route lined with works of art. For your planning, this approximate length is just as important as the route through several municipalities. The Art Trail thus connects different local areas without requiring every individual section to have the same character.

A single work of art is located at the entrance to the municipal centre: the sculpture of the Kunst.Hot.Spot Hofstätten/Raab stands there. It is accessible for viewing all year round and can therefore be included in your personal excursion plans independently of any time-limited programme.

Historic small monuments add to the cultural character of the area. The Hartl Chapel in Pirchingberg was built in 1893 on the site of a cross already mentioned in 1646. The Haidinger Chapel in Wetzawinkel was built in 1828 out of gratitude for the completion of the farmhouse of a nearby farmer. Those interested in regional architectural and local history will find different historical references and stories here.

Getting there, dining and planning the right trip

Hofstätten an der Raab is located on the A2 Southern Motorway and the Styrian Eastern Railway. You can take both transport routes into account when planning your journey. Numerous traditional wine taverns and inns in and around Hofstätten an der Raab are also available for planning your days. This makes it possible to combine an active day of cycling or a walk through the gently hilly landscape with regional dining.

Choosing a holiday apartment in Hofstätten an der Raab is particularly suitable for a trip that leaves several types of experience open: cycling tours of 25 or 113 km, walks, works of art, chapels and inns offer various ways to shape your stay. Based on the type of excursion you prefer, decide whether you want to focus on a cycle route, cultural discoveries or a mixture of activity and regional cuisine.

Discover more places

For further searches, you can also visit the pages on Passail, Plenzengreith, Gasen, Municipality of Floing, Anger, Nitscha, Fladnitz an der Teichalpe and Sankt Kathrein am Hauenstein.

For the higher-level travel overview: Weiz.