Eine malerische Stadt mit historischen Gebäuden und grünen Landschaften. Im Hintergrund erheben sich sanfte Hügel unter einem klaren Himmel. Eine malerische Stadt mit historischen Gebäuden und grünen Landschaften. Im Hintergrund erheben sich sanfte Hügel unter einem klaren Himmel.

Hikking_around the "Hirschbirne"

Mo., 26.10.2026 from 08:30 o'clock
Traditional hiking day in the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park.

The ORF Radio Steiermark Hiking Day "Around the Pöllauer Hirschpear" 2026
will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 for the 30th time.
 
Agenda
from 08:30 a.m. Meeting and refreshments at Pöllau Castle, Holy Mass with the Pöllau Brass Band

  • from 09:15 a.m. Start of the Hiking Day 
    Welcome by the Nature Park with Paul Prattes
    Musical accompaniment by the Pöllau Brass Band
  • from 12:00 p.m. Big closing festival in Pöllau Castle Park
    Children's program
    with "Hirschbirnmusi"
  • from 2:30 p.m. Concert "DIE EDLSEER"
  • after 4:30 p.m. Raffle of the 25 Hirschpear prize tickets


two hiking routes (attached the route guidance)

  • The short hiking route (7.7 km) is accessible with strollers.
  • The long hiking route (12.5 km) is manageable for average hikers.

A shuttle service from Graz will be offered together with the regional bus company “Retter Reisen” as in previous years.

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Date and time

Mo., 26.10.2026
Starts at: 08:30 O'clock

Event location

Pöllau - Schlosspark

Event organisation

Naturpark Pöllauer Tal
Schloss 1, 1. Stock
8225 Pöllau

Contact information

Naturpark Pöllauer Tal
Schloss 1, 1. Stock
8225 Pöllau