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Styria: Graz to the Green Heart: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for September: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.

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3
days
215 km
distance
7.2 h
driving
16
curated stops

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Day 1 Graz & the Wine Road → Leoben

6 curated stops
Transit
2h43
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
6.0°C–15.6°C
Rainy days
~16
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Stroll this artificial island featuring a stage for performances.
50 min · Graz & the Wine Road
10:00
Marvel at the futuristic design of Graz's modern art venue.
50 min · Graz & the Wine Road · €3 with euro<26 card
11:05
Explore lavish Baroque state rooms in this grand architecture.
50 min · Graz & the Wine Road · €13, free entry to the museum with Steiermark-Card or GenussCard
open: 10:00-17:00. Guided Tours: Tu-Su and public holidays at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00
14:10
Main Square search map ↗
Admire traditional town houses and historic structures.
50 min · Leoben
15:10
Schwammerlturm search map ↗
Enjoy a café view from the town's iconic landmark.
50 min · Leoben
16:10
Montan Universität search map ↗
Explore Austria's premier technical university for mining.
50 min · Leoben

Day 2 Around Leoben

5 curated stops
Transit
2h00
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
6.0°C–15.6°C
Rainy days
~16
Daylight
12.3h
09:00
Experience thrilling races at this famous motor-racing circuit.
90 min · Leoben
11:45
VOESTalpine Steel mill Donawitz voestalpine.com map ↗
Witness massive steel production on a guided tour.
50 min · Leoben · free service of VOESTalpine
12:45
Enjoy serene pools and Asia-themed relaxation in a tranquil spa setting.
90 min · Leoben
14:25
Gösser Brewery search map ↗
Tour Upper Styria's largest brewery.
50 min · Leoben
15:45
Hike pleasant trails on the surrounding mountains.
90 min · Leoben

Day 3 Schladming & the Dachstein

5 curated stops
Transit
2h27
Finish
~17:15
Temperature
5.0°C–14.4°C
Rainy days
~19
Daylight
12.3h
10:55
Dachstein Mountains read more
Explore alpine peaks, trails, and summer climbing opportunities.
50 min · Schladming & the Dachstein
12:00
Discover this historic palace turned town hall with rich architectural details.
50 min · Schladming & the Dachstein
13:00
Ski resort Planai & Hochwurzen planai.at map ↗
Glide down extensive slopes interconnected with neighboring ski regions.
90 min · Schladming & the Dachstein
14:40
Salzburger Tor search map ↗
Admire an old city gate preserved from the town's historic fortifications.
50 min · Schladming & the Dachstein
15:45
Dachsteinsudwandhutte, Austriahutte read more
Hike easily to a cozy mountain hut with scenic views.
90 min · Schladming & the Dachstein

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