Theme garden tour, Pöllauberg

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 1,0 km

Time 0:45 h

Uphill 50 hm

Downhill 50 hm

Highest point 767 m

In Pöllauberg have been created ten different, freely accessible themed gardens.

...blooming gardens, parks and flowers are an integral part of the landscape of the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park. The gardens provide insight into the culture and agriculture of the nature park:

Schnapsgarten: You don't have to have tasted the fine spirits to be intoxicated by the distorting mirrors and wobbling tables.
Herb garden: Traditional culinary and medicinal herbs show that an herb can really be grown for every purpose.
Pious garden: God's grace herb, angelica and St. John's wort, but devil's claw blooms in between!
Rose garden: Roses are a symbol of love. Therefore, the following applies here: enter at your own risk! We assume no liability for romantic experiences.

We can find more blooming ideas in

vineyard,
Flower garden,
Room with a view including the Hirschbir´n Hirschn landscape window,
seasonal garden,
Flower Styria/Blumentiergarten and in
Bee and butterfly garden.

Another garden can be reached in 1.5 hours on foot: Pheasant Garden at the Hotel Muhr.

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Pöllauberg, Main square

By car from Vienna
If you are driving from Vienna to Pöllauberg near Hartberg, take the A2 towards Graz and drive about 110 kilometers until you reach the Hartberg exit. From there, follow the B54 in the direction of Pöllau.

By car from Graz
To get from Graz to Pöllauberg near Hartberg, take the A2 in the direction of Vienna. After about 30 kilometers, take the Gleisdorf West exit and then take the B54 in the direction of Hartberg/Pöllau. Follow the B54 for about 25 kilometers until you reach Pöllauberg.

By car from Salzburg
To get to Pöllauberg near Hartberg from Salzburg, take the A1 towards Vienna. Drive about 110 kilometers to exit 109 (Salzburg junction). There change to the A9 towards Graz. At St. Michael, follow the S6 towards Kapfenberg. Continue on the S6 until the Krieglach exit. From there, take the B72 and then the L405 to Pöllauberg.

Pöllauberg, Nature park arena

A path begins between the entrance to the elementary school and the Töglhofer department store, which takes us to the flower garden, schnapps garden, herb garden, room with a view and the Pious Garden.We then continue towards the pilgrimage church, where the bee and butterfly garden awaits us to the left of the staircase portal/barrier-free access.We complete the tour at the main square and discover the seasonal garden, which is located on the right next to the wrought iron gate.We are also looking forward to our visit to the vineyard and rose garden on a hill behind the Berggasthof König - we also enjoy the wonderful view from these gardens!Who noticed the flower zoo when entering Pöllauberg?

Important phone number:

Euro emergency number: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire department: 122
Police: 133

The path is accessible without major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family. Tips for even more hiking fun: Rules of conduct when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at)

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest approximately 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.

Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts, etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.

Camping and lighting fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!

In principle, each person in the forest is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.

Small backpack with drinking bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - several layers if possible - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as needed
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Directions

Before you start your hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food.

The actual walking time is 45 minutes - depending on how long you spend in the individual themed gardens, we plan on at least another hour.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transport we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark. (HF5809 Oberneuberg - Pöllauberg village)

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Nature Park Pöllauer Valley
Schloss 1
8225 Pöllau
Tel: +43 33354210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Kompass Map, Hiking Map Nature Park Pöllauer Valley 1:30,000

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 tours, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti paperback, ISBN-10, 376334577 available in bookshops