Hiking in Southern Styria
Indulgence hikes, pilgrimage trails & much more
A favourable climate, characterised by an idyllic landscape: the region of the south of Styria is ready for you to hike all year round. The different tours combine gentle alpine pastures with hilly vineyards, which provide a wide view of the varied surrounding countryside.
The indulgence hikes are mostly circular tours with numerous hotspots and refreshment stops along the routes. The selection of different tours is large and ranges from leisurely to sporty and ambitious. What they all have in common is a beautiful landscape from the alpine pastures to the vineyards, accompanying you at every turn.
The area around Eibiswald and Wies in southern Styria is also a hub for pilgrims and long-distance hikers. Various hiking routes cross through the region, such as the "Glacier to Wine" southern Route, Mariazell Way, the Koralm Crystal Trail, the Way of St. James and the Border Panorama Trail.
Alpine Huts
Down to earth, rustic & authentic
Southern Styria not only delights with its unique hiking trails, but also with traditional alpine huts tucked along the routes. At these mountain huts, hosts welcome visitors with genuine warmth and down-to-earth hospitality — some of them accessible only on foot or by mountain bike, making the experience all the more special.
Hiking in southern Styria
- Over 2327.1 km of hiking trails
- More than 380 hiking tours
- 5 long-distance hiking trails
