Hirschbirn Hiking Day 2026, short route

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 7,3 km

Time 2:08 h

Uphill 123 hm

Downhill 104 hm

Highest point 506 m

“Around the Pöllauer Hirschbirne”
The route is only valid on October 26, 2026.
The route is stroller-friendly.

Relaxing nature, delicious culinary specialties from the region, and plenty of entertainment await visitors to the “Around the Pöllauer Hirschbirne” hiking day.

A colorful program in all weather conditions. Live music and regional delicacies at the refreshment stations.

We look forward to seeing you.
Hiking in all weather conditions with free admission!

Best season

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Pöllau

By car from Vienna

If you are driving from Vienna to Pöllau 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 Pöllau bei Hartberg, take the A2 in the direction of Vienna. After about 30 kilometers, take the Gleisdorf West exit and then take the B54 towards Hartberg/Pöllau. Follow the B54 for about 25 kilometers until you reach Pöllau.

By car from Salzburg

To get to Pöllau bei 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 Pöllau.

Pöllau, marked parking areas

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Mountain rescue emergency call: 140 (please provide GPS data if possible)
Rescue: 144
Fire department: 122
Police: 133

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 )

Avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest, please do not leave any garbage in the forest!
Making fires and camping is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, 2 kilos of mushrooms and berries per person may be collected for personal consumption, unless expressly prohibited by the forest owner (signs!).
Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)

Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as required
Cell phone
Small first aid kit
Route description

Before starting the hike, check where to stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink

Timetables and travel information can be found on the website of the Austrian Federal Railways or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
HF5943 Pöllau Schlosszwinger

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Nature Park Pöllauer Valley office
Schloss 1
8225 Pöllau, Austria
Tel.: +43 3335 4210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather
Mobility Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also browse through our brochures online or order them conveniently by email.
Information, excursion destinations and hiking maps can be found in our offices or on our website.

The hike can also be found in the Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 Touren, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti Taschenbuch, ISBN-10, 376334577, which is available in bookshops.

The Pöllauer Tal Nature Park 1:30,000 hiking map is available from the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park office or can be ordered conveniently online.