Graz surroundings - Laßnitzhöhe

Health resort with history
Known for over 130 years for its fresh mountain air, gentle stimulating climate and cultivated recreational culture.
Hiking & Relaxing
The spa park, panoramic paths and forest trails offer peace, views and natural exercise away from the hustle and bustle.
Enjoy healthy
Regional cuisine meets health awareness: farm products, restaurants & exercise opportunities right in the countryside.

Laßnitzhöhe – climatic health resort, nature enjoyment and exercise with a view

Relaxation with a view east of Graz

Laßnitzhöhe lies on a gentle ridge east of Graz and is known as traditional Styrian health resort with excellent air quality, unspoilt nature and magnificent views all the way to the Graz Basin. Those seeking peace, exercise and relaxation are in the right place here: The mild, bracing climate, the protected location and the rolling hills make Laßnitzhöhe the ideal place for active relaxation, regeneration and healthy tourism – and only about 15 minutes by car from Graz.

What can you do in Laßnitzhöhe experience?

Hiking & walking with a view

Well-marked circular trails lead through forests, meadows, and to viewpoints. Particularly popular:

  • Spa park with panoramic path, Kneipp station & herb garden
  • Styrian Way of St. James, which leads through the region
  • Forest paths to the neighboring communities – pleasantly shady in summer

Exercise & Health

Laßnitzhöhe was focused on health tourism from an early stage. Even today, much of it revolves around body and mind:

  • publicly accessible fitness routes & exercise trails
  • Offers such as Qigong, forest bathing, guided mindfulness hikes
  • medical expertise through the private REHA center with tradition

Cuisine & indulgence

  • Inns, cafes and a popular farmers' market with regional products
  • Fresh air, views and homemade pastries – the perfect combination for a relaxing trip
  • Enjoyable tours with the e-bike lead through small settlements and nature trails
Laßnitzhöhe - Graz surroundingsSymbol photo
Laßnitzhöhe - Graz surroundingsSymbol photo

Laßnitzhöhe - Arrival and distance from Graz

  • 🚗 By car: approx. 15 minutes from Graz via the A2 or Ragnitztal
  • 🚆 By train: Direct connection from Graz main station (approx. 20 minutes)
  • 🚲 By bike: sporty over the hilly country or leisurely with the e-bike

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A look back - the history of Laßnitzhöhe

Already in 19th century The exceptional location of Laßnitzhöhe was appreciated: on a wooded ridge, with clean air, a mild climate and a view of the Graz Basin. The first spa guests arrived around 1890after the Southern Railway opened a stop. Summer resort villas, sanatoriums and the famous Kneipp home – Laßnitzhöhe developed into one of the most important health resorts in Styria.

Especially in the Interwar period and the 20th century the place was a center for Recovery, respiratory treatments and regenerationToday, this tradition lives on – with a modern interpretation, complemented by hiking opportunities, health programs, and a high quality of life.

 

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