Hiking on the Hochwechsel in Eastern Styria | ©  Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl Hiking on the Hochwechsel in Eastern Styria | ©  Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl
Hiking in Eastern Styria

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.

Summit cross on the Hochwechsel | © TV Oststeiermark | Birgit Kandlbauer

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.

Hiking in Friedberg in the Wechselland herb region | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl
Cows on the Glatzl Trahütten Alm in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Lang-Bichl - RKP
Hiking break on the Hochwechsel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Markus Lang-Bichl
BAND 2

OUR THEME PATHS

Hiking and learning about the land, people, flora and fauna has real added value. The appeal of the themed trails lies in the playful and entertaining knowledge transfer - an experience not just for children!

BAND 2

OUR PEAKS & FORESTS

From the Joglland-Waldheimt region to the Wechselland herb region - from the 1,700-meter-high Hochwechsel summit to the town of Friedberg at around 600 meters above sea level.