Almlehrpfad Grabnerstein

We begin our leisurely family hike at the Buchauer Saddle and follow the signs toward the Grabneralm. The trail partly leads us through a hollow path, then along a forest trail, and finally reaches a forest road. When we arrive at the boundary of the Agricultural College Grabnerhof, we come across information boards on the topic of alpine pastures. Through a series of engaging displays, we learn more about alpine farming—then and now. After about one and a half hours of hiking, we reach the Grabneralm House. This alpine pasture also has a long tradition: Dr. Paul Schuppli, an energetic Swiss and director of the agricultural college Grabnerhof in Weng, had the Grabneralm built between 1915 and 1925 as a “School for Alpine Farming.”

Now it’s time for a well-earned break—after all, we’ve more than deserved a good snack and something to drink. A cozy parlor or a large terrace invite us to relax. But we haven’t yet reached our final destination. The trail continues in several winding turns to the right of the Grabneralm, leading toward the summit of the Grabnerstein. With a bit of luck, we might arrive just in time to see the mountain daffodils in bloom. In any case, we can enjoy the colorful cushions of alpine flowers lining the path on both sides. The Grabnerstein is rightly considered the most beautiful “flower mountain” in Styria, and botanists never tire of praising its rich variety of alpine flora. Time passes quickly until we reach a curious stone ruin just below the summit. Around 100 years ago, this was an experimental stable belonging to the “School for Alpine Farming” and is also part of the alpine education trail. From here, it’s only a short distance to the summit of the Grabnerstein, where we can enjoy magnificent views of the Gesäuse mountains.

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