Hiking in the Eastern Styria
Hiking the alpine pastures and meadows of the Eastern Styria is good for the body and soul, but an unhurried city stroll also has its appeal. No matter where you go in the region, every hike is pure enjoyment. The cabins, inns and wine taverns invite you to stop and refresh yourself along the hiking trail.
Eastern Styria: Great for Hiking
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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
Top 15 hiking trails
Here you will find our most beautiful and best-known hiking tours in Eastern Styria.
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.
Hiking on the water
Hiking along babbling streams and rivers has its own charm, because here, the cool water is right by the trail and a constant companion. Whether you want to quickly cool your feet or take a big sip of spring water—especially in the height of summer—our waterways are a great option for families.
Family and themed trails
Hiking and getting to know the country with its people, flora and fauna is truly enriching. The appeal of themed trails lies in the playful, entertaining acquisition of knowledge – an experience that’s not only good for children!
Accessible trails
These trails are great for families with prams or buggies and guests with limited mobility to enjoy the hiking experience. These trails follow roadways or board walks.
Meditative trails
Our meditative trails are perfect for anyone who wants to get a little more out of hiking. Rather than scaling the peaks, the focus here is on a serene, contemplative hike with stations featuring texts that provide food for thought.
Hiking with dogs
Dogs on a leash are very welcome in Austria’s garden. Hiking trails where dogs will not encounter grazing animals are also provided over the farmed alpine pastures.
Long- distance hikes & stage trails
Spending several days on foot and getting to know the region in this way is becoming increasingly popular, regardless of whether you are traveling on different stages across Eastern Styria or whether you are making the journey to the neighboring country.
With the Alpannonia long-distance hiking trail, a hiking trail certified with the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality also starts in the region.
