Description
Experience the impressive world of the Lipizzaners at over 1,600 metres above sea level with your group! Our young stallions spend their summer months on the Stubalm pastures where they not only enjoy the freshest grasses and alpine herbs, but become stronger and more sure-footed. On an alpine pasture tour, your pupils experience the “young wild ones” up close and gain exciting insights into how the Lipizzaner youngsters spend their time on the mountain pastures.
Why this experience is ideal for school classes:
- Vivid and educational: the tour combines nature, animal watching and knowledge transfer – a perfect addition to biology lessons
- Exercise in the fresh air: a hike to the alpine pastures promotes activity and team spirit in the group
- Unique: see the young Lipizzaner stallions in their natural summer habitat is an inspiring and memorable experience
Start: Soldatenhaus Stubalm – Kemetberg (coordinates: 47°05'14.4"N, 14°56'27.9"E)
Car park: 47°05'04.26"N, 14°56'39.62"E
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Price: pupils €10.00
Your group benefits: reduced price, 2 additional free tickets**
Date: from 30 June to 6 September, as per individual choice
Reservation: We look forward to receiving your enquiry either by email at office@piber.com or by calling us on +43 3144 3323.
* Groups of 20 or more paying visitors will receive 2 additional tickets free of charge for accompanying persons.
Impressions
West Styrian hilly landscape Piber
© Rene van Bakel
Young stallions on the mountain pasture
© Gabriele Boiselle
Mares in front of Piber Castle
© Rene van Bakel
Idyllic picnic in the countryside
© Tourismusregion Graz - Mias Photoart
Piber Baroque Castle
© Spanische Hofreitschule - Lipizzanergestüt Piber GöR
Alpine pasture tours for children's / school groups - FAQ
No, the alpine pasture tours only take place in good weather. If an alpine pasture tour cannot take place due to bad weather, your visit can be rebooked for another day.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the alpine pasture experiences.
The Stubalm is located about 30–35 minutes by car from the stud Piber (you have to drive there yourself!). There is then an additional 20-minute hike from the bus car park to the stable.
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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