On the trails of the volcanoes
The hiking paths leading along the trails of the volcanoes show a human being out in nature. The walks meander through the landscape same as meridians flow through our bodies. "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" – true to this saying all day hikes relate to each other and offer the unique chance to experience "The trails of the volcanoes" first-hand.
By walking, we can take in the soft, female facets of the volcanic landscape. The steady movement of our feet connects us with nature. Being in step with our surroundings lets us recharge off the outdoors vitality. Our health is nurtured in a holistic way on all levels. The spirit of the region inspires us, and we feel at ease.
Travelers aim at getting to know cultures and areas of living in their entirety. The signposts for the main trails Spiritual Roof, Head Trail, Spinal Column, Hand Trail, Feet Trails and an emblematic Walking Stick lead through the landscape. Starting from the respective village centers loop trails are connected. This holistically interconnected nature’s stimuli present themselves as vitality in the Thermen- und Vulkanland – with more than 600 km of paths linked together.
Walking all along a fire creature
The network of hiking paths stretches from Sinabelkirchen in the North to Mureck and Bad Radkersburg in the South, both cities are connected to Slovenia via bridges. The hikes are consistently marked with yellow signs that show the Vulkanland logo – three hills with the Riegersburg –, the slogan “Auf den Spuren der Vulkane” and the German name of the respective trail. At forks bigger signposts also show the trail number and the walking time to the next junction. At crossings informational boards display maps and let you know that you are on the right track.
Fire and water
Fire and water are core elements in the region Thermen- und Vulkanland Steiermark. When starting out in the North, hiking paths with volcanic soil are characteristic, while in the southern wetlands of the river Mur the focus is clearly on water.
Basic, but gentle fire power also manifests itself in the cultivated landscape. Many pairs of hardworking hands harvest fruits, maintain places for a rest and keep a small-structured living area alive. Mineral water from regional springs as well as drinking water from the tap connect us internally, while we sense the aether fields along the rivers intuitively.
Feeling the landscape’s soul
A hike is an encounter with nature and a journey towards oneself. Through the steady movement at four kilometers per hour we support our brain. Alpha waves signaling relaxation are strengthened, oxygen feels good. Genetically we are programmed to take in real impressions on our senses. We cut out the sensory overload and focus instead on viewing landforms, hearing nature’s sounds and breathing the smell of plants.
on the trails of the volcanos - video
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