Discover Kaibing: Culture, Pilgrimage and Cycle Routes
Accommodation in Kaibing
In Kaibing, you’ll find specific ways to explore cultural history and cycling: the local history collection in the “Begehbares Bilderbuch Feistritztal” (Walk-Through Picture Book of the Feistritztal) is located in the village, as is the “Park & Bike” parking area right on the B54 Wechsel Road. Topics related to Maria Fieberbründl, as well as river and forest activities, offer further inspiration for different travel interests.
Cycling: Stubenberg Gorge and the Feistritztal Cycle Route R8
A cycling tour through Stubenberg Gorge starts from the “Park & Bike” parking area. A separate option is the southern section of the Feistritztal Cycle Route R8, which offers a detour of about one kilometre to Maria Fieberbründl. The information provides different points of reference when choosing your route: the Stubenberg Gorge tour has a named starting point in Kaibing, while the R8 gives the approximate length of a detour to a pilgrimage destination. The distance of about one kilometre refers to the detour to Maria Fieberbründl, not to the entire cycle route. This helps you decide whether a named starting point or a detour to a specific destination matters more to you when planning.
Local history in the Walk-Through Picture Book
The collection at the “Begehbares Bilderbuch Feistritztal” in Kaibing includes devotional images and pilgrimage souvenirs depicting the history of Maria Fieberbründl. During guided tours, working gramophones and record players are also demonstrated. This brings together two distinct aspects: the souvenirs depict the history of the pilgrimage, while the devices are demonstrated in practice as part of a guided tour. If you’re interested in both topics, the collection offers a specific insight into religious keepsakes and how these playback devices work.
Maria FieberbrĂĽndl: History and Fatima celebrations
The history of Maria Fieberbründl dates back to 1879. The first Holy Mass was celebrated in 1881, two years after that date. Fatima celebrations are held at the pilgrimage church on the 13th of each month from 13 May to 13 October. They begin with a candlelight procession and a Holy Mass at 7 pm. If you’d like to plan your visit around a celebration, schedule it for one of the monthly dates within this period and check the specific event date before travelling.
Brine inhalation facility and forest landscape
From the pilgrimage church, a short walk of just a few metres through the forest takes you to the brine inhalation facility, also known as an open-air inhalatorium. There, salt water drips over blackthorn branches. The short walk provides a direct link between the church and the facility. The FieberbrĂĽndl Circular Trail offers a different focus: it leads through an appealing forest landscape. When planning, you can therefore choose between a short walk to a specific facility and a route defined by its forest scenery.
River activities in the municipality of Feistritztal
The unspoilt Feistritz River in the municipality of Feistritztal offers opportunities for river hikes and canoe trips. The two activities have different focuses: on a river hike, you explore the route on foot, while a canoe trip centres on travelling by canoe. You can base your choice on the type of activity you’d like to include in your trip.
Wine on Kaibingberg
Buschenschank Breitenberger produces quality wines on the slopes of Kaibingberg. Visitor activities include cellar tours and wine seminars. Wine production and these specific wine-related activities offer two distinct ways to plan your trip. If wine is one of your interests, check the Buschenschank’s current programme before travelling.
Discover more destinations: GroĂźwilfersdorf, Bad Waltersdorf, Penzendorf, Neudau, Kleegraben, Geiseldorf, Obertiefenbach, Kaindorf
For the regional travel overview: Hartberg-FĂĽrstenfeld.
