Hiking in the Eastern Styria
Discover Alpine pastures, peaks, and hiking trails
Eastern Styria offers a wide variety of hiking opportunities—from leisurely walks and themed trails to family-friendly loop hikes and more challenging summit tours. The diverse landscape ranges from the alpine pastures and peaks of the Almenland Nature Park, through the forests of the Joglland-Waldheimat, to the rolling hills and cultural landscapes of the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park and the Hartbergerland region.
Whether you’re planning a scenic mountain hike, exploring a themed trail with your family, or setting out on a multi-day long-distance hike: In Eastern Styria, you’ll find trails to suit a variety of interests and fitness levels.
Stopping for a bite to eat is also part of the hiking experience. Along many routes, mountain huts, inns, and wine taverns invite you to take a break and enjoy regional specialties. Discover the most beautiful hiking trails in Eastern Styria, learn more about the various routes, and plan your next hike.
Hiking Maps and Trails for Eastern Styria
Find Your Next Hiking Trail
Being out and about in the alpine pastures and meadows of Eastern Styria is a treat for body and soul, but a leisurely stroll through town also has its charms. No matter where you are in the region, enjoyment is omnipresent on every hike. The huts, inns, and wine taverns along the hiking trails invite you to take a refreshing break.
Our Alpin pastures & peaks
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Tour suggestions from the Almenland & Weiz Nature Park region
Our peaks & forests
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Tour suggestions from the Joglland-Waldheimat & Wechselland herb region
Our forests & hills
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Tour suggestions from the Apfelland-Stubenbergsee, Gleisdorf, Hartbergerland, Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, St. Ruprecht an der Raab and Weiz regions
The 15 Most Beautiful Hiking Trails in Eastern Styria
Would you like to explore Eastern Styria on foot? Our selection of 15 hiking tours takes you to scenic peaks, through wooded valleys, along rivers, and through the region’s distinctive cultural landscapes. From family-friendly alpine hikes to varied loop trails, you’ll find inspiration here for a variety of hiking experiences.
Siebenkögel circular route
Sommeralm, Almenland Nature Park
An alpine hike for the whole family in the Almenland Nature Park with leisurely ascents and descents and the panoramic Plankogel.
Hochlantsch tour
Teichalm, Almenland Nature Park
An impressive hike up the 1,720 m high Hochlantsch in the Almenland Nature Park - a mountain with many faces and views.Hochlantsch circuit
High Zetz round
Anger, ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
The Hohe Zetz is the local mountain of Anger and Weiz, with a large summit cross and far-reaching views as far as the Hungarian lowlands.
Great Raabklamm circular route
Arzberg, Naturpark Almenland
A hike in Austria's longest gorge is a true nature experience - hiking trails close to the river, rugged rock faces and relaxing rest areas.
Devil's Stone tour
TeufelsteinrundeFischbach, Joglland-Waldheimat
A hike through forests to a striking place of power, the Teufelstein. There are many legends and stories surrounding this bizarre weathered rock.
Wild meadow path
Strallegg, Joglland-Waldheimat
A summit area with several experiences: the lookout point, the Wildwiesenhütte with Styrian home cooking and the Waldhauser chapel.
Stuhleck- round
Rettenegg, Joglland-Waldheimat
Hike along the “Heaven on Earth” theme trail to the highest point in Eastern Styria - from the valley to the ridges of the Fischbbach Alps
Hochwechsel round
Waldbach-Mönichwald, Joglland-Weilheimat
From hut to hut and from summit to summit - a high-altitude hike at 1,700 meters above sea level. On the Wechsel, views of the landscape and insights into the history of the Hochwechsel
Hilmtor-Round
Friedberg, Wechselland herb region
The beauty lies in the details - from the historic town of Friedberg to the Hilmtor, the former gathering place for grazing animals.Hilmtor-Runde
G.E.R.A. Park circular route
Eichberg, Hartbergerland
A circular trail for young and old. Anyone looking for the perfect combination of exercise and adventure will find it on the G.E.R.A. Park theme trail.G.E.R.A. Park circular trail
Ring attendant round
Hartberg, Hartbergerland
From the center of the historic town of Hartberg to an observation tower that offers a wonderful view of the East Styrian hills.
Hirschbirn path
Pöllau, Pöllau Valley Nature Park
Hiking where the deer pear grows - hiking and culinary enjoyment can be wonderfully combined in the Pöllau Valley Nature Park.Hirschbirn Trail
Vulture wall circuit
Stubenberg, ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
An attractive hike in ApfelLand leads from Stubenbergsee through mixed forests to impressive places - including a view of Herberstein Castle.
“Hiking with a view” circular route
City center, Solar City Gleisdorf
The name “Hiking with a view” hides a varied tour on the outskirts of Gleisdorf to two viewpoints.
7 places 7 treasures circular route
7 places 7 treasures circular trailOrtszentrum, St. Ruprecht an der Raab
The hike in the “flatlands of Eastern Styria” leads through a varied landscape to 7 places that are characterized by wooden works of art.
Family and themed trails
On the family and themed trails of Eastern Styria, you can combine exercise with exciting discoveries. As you walk along the trails, you’ll learn more about the region’s history, its people, its flora and fauna, and its unique landscapes. Interactive stations and informative display boards make many of these hikes appealing even for families with children.
Accessible trails
Eastern Styria also offers trails where visitors can experience nature and the countryside with minimal physical exertion. Selected routes, for example, follow wider paths or paved walkways and, depending on their condition, may be suitable for families with strollers or people with limited mobility.
Meditative trails
On the meditative hiking trails of Eastern Styria, the focus is not on reaching the summit, but on the mindful act of walking. Peaceful stretches of trail and carefully selected stations featuring texts and reflections invite you to pause, take in nature, and leave everyday life behind for a while.
Hiking with dogs
You can also explore Eastern Styria on foot with your dog. Choose a suitable route and follow the local rules regarding leashing your dog, as well as the guidelines for interacting with grazing livestock. It’s especially important to be considerate on active alpine pastures: Keep your distance from the animals and walk your dog in a way that doesn’t endanger other hikers or the grazing livestock.
Before your hike, check the conditions on your chosen route and follow the rules of conduct on the alpine pasture.
Long- distance hikes & stage trails
On long-distance hikes, you’ll discover Eastern Styria step by step and take more time to enjoy its landscapes and towns. Multi-day hikes and multi-stage trails allow you to connect different subregions or continue your hiking trip beyond the region.
The Alpannonia Long-Distance Hiking Trail, which begins in Eastern Styria, offers an excellent opportunity for longer hikes. Plan your stages in advance and find out about the route, lodging options, elevation gain, and current conditions.
