OUR PEAKS & FORESTS
You should definitely venture out on the mysterious trails of fairy tales and legends when hiking. A journey through time that returns with old stories. A region - so worth experiencing and hiking in
Soothing forests, extensive alpine pastures and small villages can be found in the low mountain range landscape of the Fischbach Alps and in the Joglland-Waldheimat region. This hiking region is characterized by panoramic peaks, numerous circular trails, several long-distance hiking trails and the highest point in Eastern Styria, the Stuhleck at 1,782 m above sea level. The Wechsel region and the hilly landscape of the "Bucklige Welt" border to the east.
Eastern Styria is a real hiking paradise where you can discover places with views, refreshment stops and uniqueness. See for yourself and find out more at our local offices.
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.
IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AT THE SUMMIT & I FEEL GOOD IN THE FOREST
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.
An eventful history and a flourishing present
HISTORICAL LONG-DISTANCE HIKING TRAIL WECHSELLAND
Discover the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), a network of existing hiking trails peppered with numerous informative information boards. Roam through the communities of St. Lorenzen am Wechsel, Dechantskirchen, Friedberg, Pinggau, Schäffern, Lafnitz, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz, Mönichkirchen, Aspangberg-St.Peter, Aspang-Markt and Zöbern on your hike and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Wechselland at over 100 HWW stations.
The Wechselland Historical Society also offers guided tours of historical buildings in Wechselland, allowing you to wander even further into the past.
Tip: All HWW stations are also listed on the Wechselland hiking map.
