Maria Fieberbründl-Pöllau-Birkfeld-Sommeralm-Teichalm-Mixnitz
Characteristics
SkillThe tour in numbers
Level of difficulty
medium
Route
74,0 km
Time
23:00 h
Uphill
2500 hm
Downhill
2500 hm
Highest point
1501 m
Maria Fieberbründl - Pöllau - Birkfeld - Sommeralm-
Teichalm - Mixnitz
Discover breathtaking viewpoints, unique natural sites, cultural attractions, and other highlights along the way.
- Maria Fieberbründl Pilgrimage Church
- Schönauklamm Gorge
- Markt Pöllau, including Pöllau Castle and the parish church
- Gschaider Linde
- Markt Birkfeld
- Felber Chocolate Factory
- Brandlucken
- Sommeralm
- Teichalm
- Rote Wand
- Mixnitz Nature Worlds
Best season
January
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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 leads past the Maria Fieberbründl pilgrimage church through the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park to the historic market town of Pöllau with its impressive “Styrian St. Peter’s Basilica.” The trail continues via Birkfeld into the Almenland Nature Park, the largest contiguous low-altitude alpine pasture area in Europe. At the scenic Sommeralm and Teichalm, magnificent panoramic views unfold before the route leads over the striking Rote Wand into the rugged rocky landscape surrounding Mixnitz.
- 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.