Wide landscape on the Pretul | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Noah Ulrich Wide landscape on the Pretul | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Noah Ulrich
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Alpannonia

This section of the alpannonia main trail is a 124.5-km high-altitude and scenic trail that runs from Fischbach in Styria to Kőszeg in Hungary. The “alpannonia – hiking without borders” trail network connects the Alpine region of Styria with the Hungarian Plain. It consists of a main trail and several regional routes (feeder trails) that link tourist destinations to the main trail.

Directions for: Alpannonia Long-Distance Hiking Trail: Fischbach–Kőszeg, Fischbach–Teufelstein (off the main trail, about 15 min one way) - Alpl - Pretul - Stuhleck - Pfaffensattel - Feistritzsattel - Hochwechsel - Mönichkirchen - Bridge over the highway - Hochneukirchen - Redlschlag - Bernstein - Goberling - Unterkohlstätten - Geschriebenstein (Irottkő) - Steirerhäuser - Kőszeg (Güns)

The Main Path

From Fischbach to Köszeg

The Main Trail and Its Feeder Trails

Everything at a Glance

Alpannonia® Feeder Line in Styria

The various feeder trails connect the most important locations along the alpannonia long-distance hiking trail network to the main trail. They lead from the various regions to the alpannonia main trail, where they converge. The regional routes are marked with the yellow alpannonia trail marker.

© Oststeiermark Tourismus/Bernhard Bergmann | Lucas Vollmann-Oswald

Member of “Best Trails of Austria”

Alpannonia is a member of “Best Trails of Austria.” This partnership among Austria’s long-distance hiking trails stands for excellent wayfinding, extraordinary nature experiences, special guest services, and easy hiking along the certified trails.

Best Trails of Austria

Viewpoints and Attractions

Along the Styrian side of the Alpannonia Trail!

Along the Alpannonia Trail, there are not only magnificent views, but also all kinds of attractions that invite you to make a quick stop.

Buffet at the Dorfhotel Fasching in Fischbach | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Noah Ulrich

Hosts and Regional Delicacies

Since accommodations tend to book up quickly during peak season, we recommend that you plan and reserve your itinerary and accommodations well in advance. This way, you can relax and enjoy your trip and avoid the hassle of searching for a place to stay along the way.

Accommodations and Local Delicacies

Scenic Routes and Loop Trails

Startplatz am Dorfplatz in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein | Kurt Elmleitner | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

alpannonia circular route - in Peter Rosegger's footsteps, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Route 10,5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Begin St. Kathrein am Hauenstein
Difficulty medium
Planet Trail Rettenegg_Eastern Styria | Elisabeth Rosegger | © Gemeinde Rettenegg

alpannonia Rundweg - hoch hinaus, Rettenegg

Route 15,0 km
Duration 5:30 h
Begin Rettenegg
Difficulty medium
alpannonia Portal in Wenigzell | Klaus Ranger | © Oststeiermark Tourismus

alpannonia circular trail - recharge your batteries, St. Jakob im Walde

Route 45,6 km
Duration 14:00 h
Begin St. Jakob im Walde
Difficulty medium