Fölling is a landmark along the Pope Francis Pilgrimage Route and several documented hiking and cycling routes. The pilgrimage route leads from the Basilica of Mariatrost via Fölling to the Basilica of Weiz. This places the village on a route between two church destinations; for additional days on the trail, the named start and end points can help you choose a route.

Hiking trails with Tischlerwirt as a landmark

The Roseggerweg runs along the Höhenweg in the Nadischhöhe area and ends at Tischlerwirt in Fölling. The inn is a place to stop for refreshments on Weizer Straße near Nadischhöhe. Check current opening hours before visiting. A hike from Fölling to Niederschöckl also starts at Tischlerwirt and follows Langeggerweg and Jakobweg. In one route description, the inn is the destination; in the other, it is the starting point. Parking for cars at Tischlerwirt was listed for participants in the hike from Fölling to Niederschöckl; check in advance with the inn to see whether parking is available for your visit.

Wine-growing history and the stream

Nadischberg is a historic, abandoned wine-growing area in the cadastral municipality of Fölling. Those interested in the history of the landscape will find evidence here of former wine-growing activity. Its description as abandoned indicates that it is a historic, not a current, growing area.

The Föllinger Bach originates in the Fölling district of Weinitzen, where several small streams meet, and follows Neusitzstraße. In addition to the routes, a body of water and its course also help orient visitors in the village.

Cycling routes and getting there

A cycling tour around Schöckl goes up Föllinger Straße and then heads towards Niederschöckl. Via Holzwastl and Sternwirt, it returns to Föllinger Straße and the starting point. The route descriptions provide a specific sequence of waypoints without giving a particular journey time.

Regional bus routes 200, 201, 220, 221, 250 and 260 stop at Fölling Tischlerwirt. Check the current timetable before travelling. Weinitzen municipality can be reached from Graz-Mariatrost via Föllinger Straße; this information applies to the municipality, not just Fölling.

More things to do in Weinitzen

Four high-quality e-bikes are available to hire at the Weinitzen municipal office. An appointment is required; arrange the details before you arrive. The Weinitzen Nature Trail is a circular route with ten stations and is also accessible in winter. Both of these activities are located in Weinitzen and complement the information about routes in Fölling; the nature trail is not described as a route within Fölling.

Find a holiday apartment based on your route plan

When looking for a holiday apartment in Fölling, you can plan around the named waypoints: the pilgrimage route passes through the village, and the hike to Niederschöckl starts at Tischlerwirt. If you plan to travel by bus, also factor the current timetable for the Fölling Tischlerwirt stop into your plans.

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