Hiking with the family in the Almenland | ©  Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl Hiking with the family in the Almenland | ©  Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl
Hiking in Eastern Styria

OUR Alpine PASTURES & PEAKS

Across the alpine pasture up to the summit cross, the view here has a very special charm. A short break to discover and marvel, and a good snack to pamper your palate.

The landscape character of the Grazer Bergland is largely a gently shaped low mountain range with occasional high mountain forms, such as in the area of the highest peak, the Hochlantsch (1,720 m). The Almenland Nature Park is part of this natural area and presents a variety of hiking opportunities, from leisurely alpine paths to attractive mountain hikes. The region around Weiz offers the last foothills of this mountainous region, with several tours to the beautiful peaks in Eastern Styria starting here too.

Eastern Styria is a real hiking paradise where you can discover places with views, refreshments and uniqueness. See for yourself and find out more at our local offices.

Teichalmsee landscape in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Lang-Bichl - RKP

Rajchl travels in Eastern Styria

HIKING IN AUSTRIA'S GARDEN

Hiking in Eastern Styria is versatile. From alpine hikes to summits, forests and hilly landscapes - the garden of Austria has it all. Exercise is good for body and soul, as are regional delicacies. A stop at one of the region's mountain huts, inns and wine taverns is a must after a hike. Get a foretaste here and then head out into the wonderful great outdoors.

COZY ON THE ALM & IBEX FEELING ON THE MOUNTAIN

Our alpine pastures, peaks, forests, meadows, hills, orchards, towns and villages invite you to enjoy challenging mountain tours, panoramic alpine hikes and leisurely forest and town walks. The scenic attractiveness of the region combined with East Styrian hospitality and the special features along the trails make these hikes an experience. All under the motto "HIKING WITH A VIEW & IN"!

Eastern Styria is so diverse!
That's why our more than 100 tour suggestions have been divided into three different landscape categories:

BAND 1: Our alpine pastures & peaks in the Almenland & Weiz Nature Park

BAND 2: Our peaks & forests in the Joglland-Waldheimt region & Wechselland herb region

BAND 3: Our forests & hills in ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee, Gleisdorf, Hartbergerland, Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, St. Ruprecht an der Raab & Weiz

All three hiking brochures with tour suggestions can be ordered to your home free of charge.

Hochlantsch summit cross in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Lang-Bichl - RKP
Cows in the Almenland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Lang-Bichl - RKP
BAND 1

OUR THEME PATHS

Hiking and learning about the land, people, flora and fauna has real added value. The appeal of the themed trails lies in the playful and entertaining knowledge transfer - an experience not just for children!

BAND 1

OUR MOUNTAIN PASTURES & PEAKS

From the Almenland Nature Park to Weiz - from the 1,700 meter high Hochlantsch summit to the town at around 480 meters above sea level. 

Over 6 stages through the Almenland

THE PATH OF 100,000 STEPS

The trail of 100,000 steps is a stage trail in the Passailer Kessel in the Almenland Nature Park. It consists of 6 stages and always ends at a refreshment stop or overnight accommodation. The SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark stations and public transport are also available for pick-up at the start and end points. 

Accessible by public transport
Schöckl-Gipfelkreuz, Naturpark Almenland in der Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Passail challenging Open
Route 15,5 km
Duration 6:00 h

1. Etappe: Path of the 100.000 steps, Arzberg - Schöckl

Accessible by public transport
Am Rechberg, Naturpark Almenland in der Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Passail medium Open
Route 16,8 km
Duration 5:00 h

Stage 2: Path of 100,000 Steps, Semriach - Nechnitz

Accessible by public transport
Rest area on Gerler-Trail, Nature Park Almenland in Eastern Styria | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Fladnitz an der Teichalm medium Open
Route 11,2 km
Duration 4:30 h

3. Stage: Path of the 100.000 steps, Nechnitz - Sommeralm

Accessible by public transport
Plankogel Sommeralm, Naturpark Almenland in der Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Sankt Kathrein am Offenegg medium Open
Route 16,5 km
Duration 5:30 h

Stage 4: Trail of 100,000 steps, Sommeralm - St. Kathrein

Accessible by public transport
Kirche in St. Kathrein/O., Naturpark Almenland in derOststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Sankt Kathrein am Offenegg medium Open
Route 17,0 km
Duration 6:00 h

Stage 5: Path of 100,000 Steps, St. Kathrein - Kreuzwirt Inn

Accessible by public transport
Raabklamm bei Passail, Naturpark Almenland in der Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
Naas medium Open
Route 12,3 km
Duration 4:30 h

Stage 6: Path of 100,000 Steps, GH Kreuzwirt - Arzberg

Hiking in the Almenland Nature Park

THE 6 ETAPS

 

STAGE 1:
The "King's Tour" up to the Schöckl summit with magnificent views over the Passail basin, Graz and into the Murtal valley.
Start: Arzberg | End: Neudorf b. Passail | 15.5 km | 6.00 h
SAM station: WZ3316 Neudorf near Passail - Jägerwirt

STAGE 2:
From the Schöckl via the Rechberg to the Nechnitz plateau, which lies exactly between the Rote Wand and the Schöckl.
Start: Neudorf b. Passail | End: Nechnitz | 16.8 km | 5.00 h
SAM station: WZ3414 Nechnitz - GH Frankenhof or SAM station: WZ3413 Nechnitz - GH Haider-Harrer

STAGE 3:
Via the wooden sculpture trail up to the Teichalm & Sommeralm. The highlight is the Osser with a magnificent view.
Start: Nechnitz | End: Sommeralm | 11.2 km | 4.30 h
SAM station: WZ3228 Sommeralm - Holzmeister

STAGE 4:
From the beautiful Sommeralm with the Plankogel over the Brandlucken and on to the flower village of St. Kathrein/Offenegg.
Start: Sommeralm | End: St. Kathrein/O. | 16.5 km | 5.30 h
SAM station: WZ3207 Dorf - Ort

STAGE 5:
From St. Kathrein/O. out onto the Patscha saddle and via the Jägersteig trail in the Weizklamm gorge to the Kreuzwirt inn.
Start: St. Kathrein/O. | End: GH Kreuzwirt| 17 km | 6.00 h
SAM station: WZ3348 Weizklamm - Kreuzwirt or bus stop "Weizklamm Kreuzwirt", bus no. 205 or 206

STAGE 6:
From the Kreuzwirt via Passail and the Große Raabklamm gorge with its fantastic flora and fauna to the mining village of Arzberg.
Start: GH Kreuzwirt | End: Arzberg | 12.3 km | 4.30 h
SAM station: WZ3300 Ar

 

© TV Oststeiermark | Christine Pollhammer
© Oststeiermark Tourismus | H. Eisenberger
Flower field church | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Rene Strasser
Family Hike Raabklamm Gorge in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Bernhard Bergmann

HIKEABLE EASTERN STYRIA

Every season has its charm and every hike its character. All year round you can discover the whole of Eastern Styria by hiking to your heart's content. In winter, in addition to winter sports, there are also opportunities for winter and snowshoe hiking, although there can be big differences between the mountain and hill country due to snow and weather conditions.

In short: there is no "best" season in Eastern Styria - we hikeall year round!

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