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Organ Hiking – Sacred Art and Nature Enjoyment in Eastern Styria

Experience the sacred cultural treasures of Eastern Styria in a unique way: During Organ Hiking, hiking enjoyment, impressive church architecture, and the sounds of bells and organs come together to create a special cultural experience.

In the regions Nature Park Pöllauer Tal and ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee, 14 churches with historical organs – from the oldest dating back to 1680 to modern instruments – invite exploration. Each organ opens up its own sound spectrum and tells its story.
Digitally accompanied – individually experienced

Organ Hiking Tour: Digital tour planner for hiking paths from church to church - sacred art and organ hiking
Hearonymus App: Free audio guide with church tours, organ, and bell sounds
Flexible, individual, and at your own pace – by day or night

Audio Guide
With the free Hearonymus app, you can experience church tours as well as bell and organ sounds directly on your smartphone. Suitable organ pieces have been recorded for 14 churches in the ApfelLand Stubenbergsee and Nature Park Pöllauer Tal, complemented with informed insights about the churches, organs, and bells by historian Gottfried Allmer. In total, over two hours of audio material in 42 chapters are available for free. The audio guide can be downloaded via QR code or app store and allows for individual church visits – even before or after your stay in the region.

Digital Tour Guide
During organ hiking, you combine hiking enjoyment with art and culture in Nature Park Pöllauer Tal and ApfelLand Stubenbergsee.
Utilize our digital tour planner for Eastern Styria with hiking suggestions. Your smartphone will guide you reliably from church to church.

Culture, Nature & Enjoyment
The gentle hilly landscape of Eastern Styria makes organ hiking an experience for the whole family. The offer is complemented by regional cuisine – from traditional church inns to excellent restaurants and Buschenschänken.

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