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Raab Riverside Walk

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 2,5 km

Time 0:30 h

Highest point 284 m

Nature & Culture in the Heart of Feldbach
A relaxing walk along the Raab River takes you through nature, culture, and leisure – right in the heart of the city. Perfect for unwinding, discovering, and enjoying.

The Raab Riverside Walk begins at the world’s most colorful church tower – Feldbach’s iconic landmark – and leads along the idyllic Raab River through a diverse recreational area. Passing the motor skills park, children’s bike playground, stadium, and leisure center, you’ll experience nature, activity, and urban life in perfect harmony. A highlight is the modern Art Hall, followed by the scenic river landscape – ideal for pausing and enjoying the moment. The circular route ends where it began and offers a relaxing blend of recreation, nature observation, and urban charm – fully accessible and perfect for all ages.

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More information

Coming from Graz:
Highway A2 direction Vienna - exit Gleisdorf Süd - direction Feldbach B68

Coming from Vienna:
Highway A2 direction Graz - exit Ilz/ Fürstenfeld - direction Feldbach B66

Start at the colorful church tower – the vibrant landmark in the Rathausviertel, surrounded by the parish church and fish fountain.

Continue to the Motor Skills & Sparkassen Park (1) – with activity stations and a playground near the Bundesschulzentrum.

Next, head to the Children's Bike Playground & Glass Raab Water Gauge (2) – perfect for practicing biking and observing nature.

The path leads to Feldbach Stadium (3) – featuring a grandstand, running track, and sports facilities.

Directly adjacent: the Feldbach Leisure Center, with indoor and outdoor pools, playgrounds, and a scenic fishing pond (4).

Continue to the historic Clement Mill (5) – offering sustainable hydropower and regional products.

Then on to the Feldbach Art Hall (6) – showcasing contemporary exhibitions in a unique setting.

Finally, stroll along the Raab river landscape, with wooden walkways, small islands, and nature trails, looping back to the starting point.

Optional: a detour via Franz-Josef-Straße, known for its distinctive chestnut tree-lined avenue.

ÖBB, Bahnhofstraße 3, 8330 Feldbach, Tel.: +43 051717, www.oebb.at
Verbundlinie Steiermark, Tel.: +43 05678910, www.busbahnbim.at
Steiermärkische Landesbahn, Peter-Rosegger-Straße 25, 8330 Feldbach, Tel.: +43 3152 2235-0, www.steiermarkbahn.at

With the BusBahnBim app from Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train and tram connections in Austria can be called up by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

Sufficient parking spaces are available.
Parking in the city center: The parking time is 2 hours. Parking in the shopping town of Feldbach is free of charge. A parking meter must be used and is available free of charge at the tourist office.
P+R at Feldbach train station (no short-term parking zone). There are numerous parking spaces available.

City map, cycling and hiking maps are available from
Tourist office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Guest information Feldbach
Main square 1
8330 Feldbach
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-30
feldbach@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at

Opening hours guest information: Mon-Fri from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm;
Foyer: Daily from 6am-22pm