Hikers at Amundsenhöhe on Pretul | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Bernhard Bergmann Hikers at Amundsenhöhe on Pretul | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Bernhard Bergmann

Hiking in the Eastern Styria

Hiking the alpine pastures and meadows of the Eastern Styria is good for the body and soul, but an unhurried city stroll also has its appeal. No matter where you go in the region, every hike is pure enjoyment. The cabins, inns and wine taverns invite you to stop and refresh yourself along the hiking trail.

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OUR ALpin PASTURES & PEAKS

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Tour suggestions from the Almenland & Weiz Nature Park region

Hiking with the family in the Almenland
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OUR PEAKS & FORESTS

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Tour suggestions from the Joglland-Waldheimat & Wechselland herb region

Hiking on the Hochwechsel in Eastern Styria
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OUR FORESTS & HILLS

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Tour suggestions from the Apfelland-Stubenbergsee, Gleisdorf, Hartbergerland, Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, St. Ruprecht an der Raab and Weiz regions

Couple lying on the meadow in the sun on the Pöllauberg in Eastern Styria
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Top hiking events in Eastern Styria

Immerse yourself in the world of wanderlust! Discover the top hiking events in Eastern Styria, from exciting guided tours to entertaining events - there's something here for every hiking fan!

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View to the castle Schielleiten, Stubenberg am See in eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
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Vogelbeer-Panoramaweg, St. Kathrein am Offenegg, Markierung | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
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Hirschbirnwandertag_Schloss Pöllau_Oststeiermark | © Helmut Schweighofer
Hiking on the Siebenkögel circular trail in Eastern Styria | WEGES OG | © WEGES

Tours and trails

The Eastern Styria is truly a hiking paradise for young and old. While skilled hikers climb the Eastern Styria’s peaks, families and casual hikers may explore the region at a slower pace – but the Eastern Styria invites exactly that: Conscious exploration, active experience and sensual enjoyment! Idyllic themed hiking trails and interesting nature trails are ideal for getting to know the region. For families in particular, they need to be part of a holiday in the Eastern Styria.

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Top 15 hiking trails

Here you will find our most beautiful and best-known hiking tours in Eastern Styria.

Siebenkögel circular route

Sommeralm, Almenland Nature Park
An alpine hike for the whole family in the Almenland Nature Park with leisurely ascents and descents and the panoramic Plankogel.

Plankogel summit cross
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Hochlantsch tour

Teichalm, Almenland Nature Park
An impressive hike up the 1,720 m high Hochlantsch in the Almenland Nature Park - a mountain with many faces and views.Hochlantsch circuit

Summit cross on Hochlantsch
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High Zetz round

Anger, ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
The Hohe Zetz is the local mountain of Anger and Weiz, with a large summit cross and far-reaching views as far as the Hungarian lowlands.

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Great Raabklamm circular route

Arzberg, Naturpark Almenland
A hike in Austria's longest gorge is a true nature experience - hiking trails close to the river, rugged rock faces and relaxing rest areas.

Raabklamm in Eastern Styria
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Devil's Stone Tour

TeufelsteinrundeFischbach, Joglland-Waldheimat
A hike through forests to a striking place of power, the Teufelstein. There are many legends and stories surrounding this bizarre weathered rock.

Teufelstein in Fischbach in Eastern Styria
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Wild meadow path

Strallegg, Joglland-Waldheimat
A summit area with several experiences: the lookout point, the Wildwiesenhütte with Styrian home cooking and the Waldhauser chapel.

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Stuhleck-Round

Rettenegg, Joglland-Waldheimat
Hike along the “Heaven on Earth” theme trail to the highest point in Eastern Styria - from the valley to the ridges of the Fischbbach Alps

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Hochwechsel round

Waldbach-Mönichwald, Joglland-Weilheimat
From hut to hut and from summit to summit - a high-altitude hike at 1,700 meters above sea level. On the Wechsel, views of the landscape and insights into the history of the Hochwechsel

Summit cross on the Hochwechsel
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Hilmtor-Round

Friedberg, Wechselland herb region
The beauty lies in the details - from the historic town of Friedberg to the Hilmtor, the former gathering place for grazing animals.Hilmtor-Runde

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G.E.R.A. Park circular route

Eichberg, Hartbergerland
A circular trail for young and old. Anyone looking for the perfect combination of exercise and adventure will find it on the G.E.R.A. Park theme trail.G.E.R.A. Park circular trail

Hiker with dog in Gera Park
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Ring attendant round

Hartberg, Hartbergerland
From the center of the historic town of Hartberg to an observation tower that offers a wonderful view of the East Styrian hills.

Brühlbach in Hartberg in Eastern Styria
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Hirschbirn path

Pöllau, Pöllau Valley Nature Park
Hiking where the deer pear grows - hiking and culinary enjoyment can be wonderfully combined in the Pöllau Valley Nature Park.Hirschbirn Trail

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Vulture wall circuit

Stubenberg, ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
An attractive hike in ApfelLand leads from Stubenbergsee through mixed forests to impressive places - including a view of Herberstein Castle.

Herberstein Garden Palace from above in Eastern Styria
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“Hiking with a view” circular route

City center, Solar City Gleisdorf
The name “Hiking with a view” hides a varied tour on the outskirts of Gleisdorf to two viewpoints.

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7 places 7 treasures circular route

7 places 7 treasures circular trailOrtszentrum, St. Ruprecht an der Raab
The hike in the “flatlands of Eastern Styria” leads through a varied landscape to 7 places that are characterized by wooden works of art.

Wandern in der Oststeiermark | © WEGES
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Summit cross on Hochlantsch | © TV Oststeiermark | Chiara Raith

GET YOUR OSTSTEIERMARK HIKING PIN

With its alpine pastures, mountains and hills, the adventure region of Eastern Styria is a hiker's paradise! But to capture these unforgettable moments, you don't always need a camera. 

Use the SummitLynx app and benefit from all its advantages:

  • Collect "pins" as badges for your explored peaks and tours.
  • Use it as a digital summit and tour book to record your hiking impressions.
  • No matter where in the world you hike, SummitLynx is your faithful companion.
  • Even when you're offline, all your entries are securely stored and synced when you're back online.

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the adventure region of Eastern Styria in all its glory and record your adventures with SummitLynx.

In the cold season: The Eastern Styria Winter Needle

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Hike for families in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Klaus Ranger

Hiking on the water

Hiking along bubbling brooks and rippling rivers is especially appealing since you have a constant, cooling companion along the road. Quickly getting your feet wet or having a long drink of spring water – our water hiking trails are great for families, especially in midsummer.

 

 

Family and themed trails

Hiking and getting to know the country with its people, flora and fauna is truly enriching. The appeal of themed trails lies in the playful, entertaining acquisition of knowledge – an experience that’s not only good for children!

Hiking with the whole family in Joglland in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Bernhard Bergmann
Barrier-free hiking in Hinterbrühl in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Helmut Schweighofer

Accessible trails

These trails are great for families with prams or buggies and guests with limited mobility to enjoy the hiking experience. These trails follow roadways or board walks.

Meditative trails

Our meditative trails are perfect for anyone who wants to get a little more out of hiking. Rather than scaling the peaks, the focus here is on a serene, contemplative hike with stations featuring texts that provide food for thought.

 

 

Taborkirche in Weiz in Eastern Styria | © Stadtgemeinde Weiz | Harald Eisenberger
Hiking with a dog in the Almenland | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl

Hiking with dogs

Dogs on a leash are very welcome in Austria’s garden. Hiking trails where dogs will not encounter grazing animals are also provided over the farmed alpine pastures. 

 

 

 

LONG-DISTANCE HIKING & STAGE TRAILS

Spending several days on foot and getting to know the region in this way is becoming increasingly popular, regardless of whether you are traveling on different stages across Eastern Styria or whether you are making the journey to the neighboring country.

With the Alpannonia long-distance hiking trail, a hiking trail certified with the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality also starts in the region.

 

 

 

 

Hiking at Vorau Abbey in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Marton Zsolt