Over the Masenberg into the Almenland: From Grafendorf to Frohnleiten

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 92,0 km

Time 29:00 h

Uphill 3600 hm

Downhill 3650 hm

Highest point 1277 m

Grafendorf - Masenberg - Pöllau - Rabenwald - Anger - Zetz - St. Kathrein a. O. - Passail - Frohnleiten

Discover breathtaking viewpoints, unique natural sites, cultural attractions, and other highlights along the way.

Grafendorf near Hartberg
Masenberg Summit with the Chapel of Happiness
Masen.Berg—Your Forest Adventure
Pöllauberg Pilgrimage Church
Pöllau, including Pöllau Castle and the parish church
Rabenwaldkogel Summit
Anger, featuring a historic town center and parish church
Rauchstubenhaus Anger
St. Kathrein am Offenegg
Passail
Fladnitz an der Teichalm
Frohnleiten with its historic old town and the banks of the Mur River

Best season

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More information

You can get there and back using public transportation. For more information, see the BusBahnBim route planner.

The hike connects the Burgenland border region across the nature parks of Eastern Styria to the Mur Valley. From Grafendorf, the route leads over the Masenberg through the
Pöllauer Tal Nature Park to the Rabenwaldkogel and thus to the highest peaks in the region. It continues via Anger and to the Zetz, one of the Almenland’s most striking mountains offering panoramic views. Passing through St. Kathrein am Offenegg and the Passail Basin on the way to Fladnitz, the trail finally leads over the Fragnerberg and Hochtrötsch to Frohnleiten.
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Well-broken-in hiking boots
Backpack (20–35 liters) with rain cover
Layered clothing
Rain jacket / weather protection
Plenty of fluids (1.5–2 liters or more)
Snacks (nuts, energy bars)
GPS and/or cell phone (charged)
Paper map
First-aid kit (including blister bandages)
Sun protection (cap, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Headlamp or flashlight

Plan your stages in advance and book your accommodations well in advance so you can enjoy your hike in a relaxed and stress-free manner.
Stay on marked trails. If you can no longer find any markings, turn back and reorient yourself using the last marked point.
The forest belongs to someone, too! Respect barriers and follow instructions.
Adjust your pace. Walking too fast leads to premature exhaustion.
Please let other nature enthusiasts pass safely
Please avoid the forest at dusk.
Please close gates and barriers behind you.
Please walk dogs only on the trails and keep them on a leash (except in dangerous situations).
Please do not make noise.
Please do not pick plants.
Please do not feed the animals.
Please take your trash with you.