Description
Breathtaking views, lush alpine meadows, and fresh herbs characterize the summer retreat of our Lipizzaner mares on the idyllic Brendlalm. Surrounded by an impressive mountain landscape, they enjoy peace, freedom, and optimal conditions for a healthy stay on the alpine pasture.
The varied and partially uneven terrain specifically enhances their sure-footedness and strengthens tendons and ligaments—an essential foundation for their long-term physical development.
Join one of our guided alpine tours and experience this unique alpine setting firsthand. Get to know our mares in their summer home, gain fascinating insights into their life on the mountain pasture, and be inspired by the exceptional atmosphere of the Brendlalm.
Start of the alpine pasture experience: Rheintalerhof Brendlalm
Car Parking: Gleinalm Schutzhaus
Dates: 24th of June, 2nd and 25th of July, 5th and 24th of August
Start: 09:00 AM
Duration: approx. 50 minutes
Note
English-speaking tours available only by prior request.
Walking time from the Gleinalm Schutzhaus parking area: approx. 30 minutes.
The alpine experience takes place exclusively in fair weather conditions.
No liability is assumed for the use of roads, paths, or parking areas.
Leaving the marked hiking trails and cycling on these paths are strictly prohibited.
NO DOGS ALLOWED.
Dates & Tickets
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Our alpine tours take place only in good weather. In the event of a weather-related cancellation, tickets already purchased will automatically remain valid for the next available alternative date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled tour, please contact us at: office@piber.com.
Brendlalm is situated approximately 20 km from the Piber Stud Farm. Visitors are responsible for their own transportation, so please plan your trip accordingly. From the parking area at the Gleinalm Shelter (accessible only via Übelbach, with parking available at Hoyer), a roughly 30-minute hiking trail leads to the stables. Please be aware that this path must be traversed independently.
Hiking trail to the starting point: BERGFEX
HIKE FROM ÜBELBACH
From the market town of Übelbach to Krautwasch (parking area). Here, a well-marked hiking trail begins (approx. 9 km) with moderate ascents and descents. From the starting point, it takes about 2.5 hours to reach the Gleinalm Shelter, which is only open from mid-May to September.
HIKE FROM THE SHELTER
From the market town of Übelbach to Neuhof and on to the barrier (Hoyer parking area). The barrier is opened by the head forester at around 7:30 a.m. and closed again at 7:00 p.m. The route continues along a forest road of approximately 5 km leading to the shelter. While the road is in good condition, it is still a forest road. For this reason, please drive slowly and with caution!
Hiking trail to the starting point: BERGFEX
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the alpine pasture experiences.
Sturdy shoes and comfortable hiking clothes are recommended.
St. John the Baptist
June 24 – 10:30 a.m.
Visitation of Mary
July 2 – 10:30 a.m.
St. James the Greater
July 25 – 10:30 a.m.
Our Lady of the Snows (Patronal Feast)
August 5 – 10:30 a.m.
St. Bartholomew
August 24 – 10:30 a.m.
Brendlalm
A piece of living cultural heritage
© Spanische Hofreitschule Lipizzanergestüt Piber
Between alpine meadows and mountain panoramas
© Spanische Hofreitschule Lipizzanergestüt Piber
Summer retreat in the alpine pastures
© Spanische Hofreitschule Lipizzanergestüt Piber
Life on the alpine pastures follows a different rhythm
© Spanische Hofreitschule Lipizzanergestüt Piber
Visitor Info
Lipizzaner Stud Piber
Arrival by public transportation:
From Vienna (approx. 4 hours)
Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Graz Hauptbahnhof. Then take a local GKB train from Graz to Köflach. Vom Bahnhof Köflach mit dem Bus 702 bis zur Station Piber Schloss, Piber Fesselweg oder Piber Hagen Knobelbergsiedlung.
However, please note: The 702 bus line only runs on weekdays. On weekends, taxis are available at the Köflach train station taxi rank.
From Graz (approx. 1 hour)
Take a local GKB train from Graz to Köflach. From Köflach railway station, take the Bus 702 to any of the following stops: Station Piber Schloss, Piber Fesselweg or Piber Hagen Knobelbergsiedlung.
However, please note: The 702 bus line only runs on weekdays. On weekends, taxis are available at the Köflach train station taxi rank.
Café- Restaurant Piber
Regional, seasonal and down-to-earth ...that's how visitors know and love our café-restaurant at the Lipizzaner Stud Piber!
Reservation:
+43 3144 3323 170
cafe@piber.com
Cloakroom
Unfortunately, we can't store your wardrobe or luggage.
Parking
At the foot of the hill of the Piber Castle and Stud Farm there are sufficient parking spaces for visitors and buses. Please take into account the 5-10 minute walk from the car park to the stud!
Visit with children
The stud farm is barrier-free, making it possible to visit with a baby carriage. There is also a changing table in the ladies' toilet in Piber Castle.
Visit with the four-legged friend
Dogs are welcome at the stud farm, whether it’s on an independent visit or on a guided tour!
However, please note: In the inner area of the stud farm, dogs must always be kept on a short lead. Dogs are not permitted at events held on stud grounds (e. g. the Spring Celebration) or on alpine pasture tours!
Parking
There is a disabled parking space at the top of the hill, to the left of the entrance to the inner stud farm area (turnstile), opposite the museum. Further wheelchair-accessible parking spaces are located in the visitor car park at the foot of Castle Hill.
Toilets
Disabled toilets are available at Piber Castle, in the treetop adventure course ticket shop and on the grounds of the Piber Arena.
Special offers for people with disabilities
The stud farm can be visited in a wheelchair. However, there are slight inclines and slopes, so we recommend a visit with a companion.
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