comfortable rest during a hike on Masenberg mountain | © TV Oststeiermark | Klaus Ranger comfortable rest during a hike on Masenberg mountain | © TV Oststeiermark | Klaus Ranger
    Enjoy Austria's garden on foot

    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.

    Hiking on the Siebenkögel circular trail in Eastern Styria | WEGES OG | © WEGES

    Cross-country

    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 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!

    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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    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!

    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.

     

     

    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.

     

     

     

     

    Nordic Walking

    Nordic Walking with Professor Werner Riedl has been available in the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park for many years. The expert guides sports enthusiasts of all ages through the beauty of Eastern Styria and thus awakens the fun of exercise. 

    Whether together or just with nature as your proud companion - getting fit in Austria's garden is really easy.

    top 10 hiking trails

    Our most beautiful, popular and well-known trails in the Eastern Styria are presented here.

    hochlantsch-round trip

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    teufelsteinrunde

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    Geierwand-way

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    Big Raabklamm-round route

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    Round walking route Ringwarte

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    Rote Wand with tyrnauer alm

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    naturpark erlebnisrundweg

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    plankogel-round route

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    Hüttenwanderung to the hochwechsel

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    Small raabklamm

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