Schöckl
Graz's 'home mountain' on the northern outskirts, rising to 1,445 metres; ride the cable car to the summit for views of the Styrian hills and the Alps.
Schöckl is the favorite weekend getaway for Graz residents, located about 15 km north of the city in St. Radegund. The summit is an open plateau with a lookout tower, restaurants, and several loop trails. On clear days, you can see the Graz Basin and the Alps. In summer there are also a summer toboggan run and paragliding. Ride the Schöckl cable car up and down (round trip about 25 euros), or hike up in 2 to 3 hours. From Graz, take a bus for about 40 minutes to the cable car station.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 09:00–17:00 (seasonal; partly suspended in winter)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Mariatrost
- Lurgrotte
- Stadtpark
- Schlossberg
- Grazer Burg & Double Spiral Staircase
- Clock Tower (Uhrturm)
- Graz Cathedral
- Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II