Bad Waltersdorf Culinary Tour
On the trail of great taste
Immerse yourself in the beautiful landscape of the spa town of Bad Waltersdorf and let the Culinary Tour pamper you with food and scenery! Whether on foot or by e-mountain bike – the approximately 12 km route has something for everyone. Starting from the heart of the town, the spa park, you can discover 25 experience and culinary stations.
The Gourmet Tour
General information:
Bad Waltersdorf Culinary Tour – Hiking, Cycling & Enjoying in the Thermal Spa & Volcanic Region of Styria
The Bad Waltersdorf Culinary Tour is one of Styria’s most beautiful culinary and adventure trails, combining exercise, nature and regional cuisine over around 12 kilometres to create a truly unique holiday experience. Whether hiking, (e-)mountain biking or taking a leisurely stroll – the route, which is accessible year-round, is ideal for food lovers, active holidaymakers and families.
The varied route leads through gentle hills, vineyards, meadows and small woodlands, repeatedly opening up impressive views over the Bad Waltersdorf 2-spa region. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience nature while discovering regional specialities.
25 adventure and culinary stops – food and drink along the route
Along the Culinary Tour, a total of 25 adventure and culinary stops await you, including 16 culinary highlights. From traditional wine taverns (Buschenschänken) and cosy inns to farm shops and direct marketers, you can enjoy authentic Styrian specialities straight from the producer. Whether coffee & cake, a hearty snack or a glass of regional wine – each stop invites you to linger, discover and enjoy.
Nature, cuisine & experiences perfectly combined
The starting point is the historic town centre of Bad Waltersdorf. From here, the Culinary Tour follows idyllic paths through the region and, after just a short distance, reaches the Heilthermen Resort as stop 4 on the route. Along the way, you’ll find family-run businesses, scenic viewpoints and varied experience stations that perfectly combine nature and cuisine.
Along the Culinary Tour, one highlight follows the next: from the Maluhof with its impressive panoramic view over the Sauberg to the panoramic terrace at the Bergstadl wine tavern, the region’s diversity unfolds in its most beautiful form. The experience is complemented by numerous varied leisure activities along the route – including an 18-hole golf course, a balloon centre with fascinating hot-air balloon rides, a blowpipe and archery course, and a small motor skills park at the Gasthof-Restaurant Teuschler-Mogg. This turns the entire route into a continuous experience full of enjoyment, activity and unforgettable impressions.
Culinary Tour with prize draw – join in & win
A special highlight is the stamp pass: collect stamps at the individual stops along the route and take part in the popular Culinary Tour prize draw.
Selected culinary stops:
Kulturhauscafé Bad Waltersdorf
Thermenrestaurant Quellblick
Buschenschank Pieber
Weinhof & Buschenschank Thaler
Maluhof
Hofladen Janisch
Dorfgasthaus Seiler-Ziegler
Hofmolkerei Thaller
Bergstadl-Weinwirtshaus
Obsthof Heschl
Gasthof Teuschler-Mogg
Willis Golfrestaurant
Thermen-Bauernladen
Conclusion: enjoyment, activity & nature in Bad Waltersdorf
The Bad Waltersdorf Culinary Tour uniquely combines hiking, cycling, cuisine and regional experiences.
Experience the Culinary Tour now and discover the Bad Waltersdorf 2-spa region!
Stamp pass - prize draw
At the end of each summer season, accommodation prizes in Bad Waltersdorf are raffled among all participants with a stamped brochure. You can find the brochure with stamp pass at the start of the route in front of the Kulturhaus Bad Waltersdorf.
Trail info
The trail is partly paved, runs over forest ground or gravel, and there are short climbs to master along the way. The entire tour is easy to manage on foot or with an e-mountain bike if you have a moderate level of fitness. The route is also suitable for strollers; for this, the ascent to the Maluhof via Thermenstraße (healing thermal baths to Steirerhof) is recommended—not through the forest section.
Good to know
Perfect for families & active holidaymakers The Culinary Tour is an ideal outing for families: playgrounds, animals to get to know and interactive experience stations provide fun and variety for children and adults alike. At the same time, the route offers plenty of exercise and nature experiences for sporty visitors.
