Southern Styria is not only a paradise for wine lovers and gourmets, but also for all dog owners who want to spend their vacation together with their four-legged friend. However, there are a few things to bear in mind to ensure a truly relaxing vacation. Here are our tips for a successful vacation with your dog in Southern Styria.

1. Choose your accommodation: Your own vacation home or chalet is the best choice for a vacation with a dog. Here you have enough space for you and your dog, can relax in peace and quiet and don’t have to worry about disturbing other guests with your four-legged friend. What’s more, steiRerBLiCke’s vacation homes and chalets are pet-friendly and offer plenty of space for your dog to run around.
2. Go on a hike: Southern Styria offers numerous hiking trails that are perfect for a walk with your dog. From leisurely circular hiking trails to challenging summit tours, there is something for everyone. However, make sure you always keep your dog on a lead and show consideration for other hikers.
3. Wine tastings: Southern Styria is famous for its wine region and numerous wineries offer wine tastings. Dogs are also welcome here in many cases, but it is advisable to ask in advance.
4. Planning excursions: Southern Styria offers many sights that you can explore together with your dog. For example, visit Seggau Castle or the ruins of Gamlitz Castle and enjoy the view of the picturesque landscape.
5. Visit beaches: Even though southern Styria is not a coastal region, there are still some bathing lakes that are perfect for a trip with your dog. The Sulmsee or the Packer Stausee are just two examples.

A popular hiking route in southern Styria that is perfect for dog owners is the hike up the Demmerkogel. Here are our tips for a successful tour with your dog:

• Starting point: The starting point of the hike is in the municipality of Leutschach, at the parking lot near St. Vitus church.
• Route: The route leads along a forest path up to the Demmerkogel. The path is well marked and leads through a beautiful forest.
• Difficulty level: The hike is moderately difficult and takes around 2 hours. It is steadily uphill, but there are no difficult climbing passages or precipices.
• View: From the summit of the Demmerkogel, you have an impressive view of the surrounding landscape and the vineyards of southern Styria.
• Suitability for dogs: The hike is perfect for dog owners, as the path through the forest offers plenty of shade and there are plenty of opportunities to provide your dog with water along the way. However, it is advisable to keep your dog on a lead as there are occasionally other hikers and mountain bikers on the trail.

The hike up the Demmerkogel is a dog-friendly tour that takes you and your four-legged friend through a picturesque landscape and rewards you with a breathtaking view.

A vacation with your dog in Southern Styria can therefore not only be relaxing, but also varied. However, if you really want to enjoy a stress-free vacation with your four-legged friend, you should opt for your own vacation home or chalet. Here you can relax in peace and quiet without having to worry about other guests and have enough space for you and your furry friend. This is guaranteed to make your vacation with your dog in Southern Styria an unforgettable experience.