Description
Breathtaking views, lush meadows and many unforgettable moments – that's how our Lipizzaner mares remember their summer months in the beautiful surroundings of the Brendlalm. Take part in one of our guided alpine pasture tours and make these unique memories your own!
Lipizzaner mares alpine pasture experience
Start: Brendlalm – outpost of the Lipizzaner stud farm, Gallmannsegg (coordinates: 47°12'45.5"N, 15°03'47.0"E)
Gleinalm-Schutzhaus car park: 47°12'57.99"N, 15°03'09.86"E
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Dates: 24th of Juni, 2nd and 25th of July, 5th and 24th of August, each at 09.00 am
Price: children aged from 3 €4.00, adults €19.00
Tickets go on sale soon
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.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the alpine pasture experiences.
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.
For further details on how to reach the Gleinalm Shelter by car, please see here.
Sturdy shoes and comfortable hiking clothes are recommended.
Visitor Info
Lipizzaner Stud Piber
Piber 1, A-8580 Köflach
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.
Calculate route (google maps)
Coordinates for satellite navigation: 47°04'48.4"N 15°06'01.6"E
Café
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 granary (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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