Wielitsch: Wine Hiking Trail, Chapel and Bärenhof

Wielitsch offers a range of reasons to visit: the Ratsch-Ottenberg No. 21 wine hiking trail, a drive through the vineyards in original Steyr-Puch Pinzgauers, Bärenhof Berghausen and several culinary options. A children’s adventure day and celebrations at Weingut Georgiberg are also among the attractions. If you’re looking for a hotel in Wielitsch, first consider whether hiking, a tour, a children’s programme or a celebration will shape your stay.

Wine Hiking Trail and Chapel

The Ratsch-Ottenberg No. 21 wine hiking trail climbs to Wielitsch and the Grabschneider Chapel, also known as Wielitsch Chapel. The chapel is a small sacred treasure amid the vineyards of Ehrenhausen on the South Styrian Wine Road. This gives the route a clearly named destination. Before setting out, check the trail conditions so your plans reflect the actual state of the route.

Pinzgauer Tour Through the Vineyards

The Pinzgauer Tour starts directly at Weingut Georgiberg and takes you on adventure drives through, into and over the vineyards in original Steyr-Puch Pinzgauers. At the end of the tour, three selected wines are available for tasting at the winery. Unlike the wine hiking trail, this experience includes both a drive and a wine tasting. Booking and operating conditions may change; check them before making plans.

Bärenhof and Zoo Tavern

Bärenhof Berghausen is a small zoo with brown bears and other animals. Its address is Wielitsch 40, 8461 Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße. Check the seasonal arrangements before visiting. The “Zum Ruprechter” zoo tavern is open exclusively to visitors to Bärenhof. It serves homemade snacks, house wines, juices and pastries. The traditional wine tavern operates in a historic building around 200 years old.

Wine Tavern and Regional Food

At Buschenschank Gallunder, you can sample all the wines and culinary specialities. The offerings include cold dishes and snacks from regional businesses, as well as homemade pastries made using recipes from Mama. Unlike the zoo tavern, Gallunder specifically mentions cold dishes and the origin of its snacks; the zoo tavern, among other things, lists house wines and juices. These descriptions give you different points of reference when choosing where to eat.

Celebrations and Children’s Programme

Weingut Georgiberg | Vinothek offers a 5-hectare estate for individually planned wedding celebrations, birthday parties and corporate events. This also makes the winery a relevant option for stays centred around a particular celebration.

The KraftOase children’s adventure day includes yoga for children in nature, animal encounters such as feeding goats and watching chickens, as well as forest bathing for children. The programme combines nature, animal encounters and activities for children. If you’d like to include this programme, check the dates and availability in advance; both may change.

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For the main travel overview: Leibnitz.