Pinggau, an idyllic village in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district in Austria, is not only known for its picturesque landscape, but also for the numerous hiking opportunities it has to offer. Nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, Pinggau offers a variety of hiking trails for nature lovers and active holidaymakers.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Pinggau
Hiking Trail
· Mönichkirchen
Mönichkirchen - hike light
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
12.1 km
3:45 h
469 m
502 m
From Mönichkirchen valley station via Hallerhaus and Stone Stairs towards Hochwechsel and back via the panorama cross-country ski trail.
Hiking Trail
· East Styria
From Schaueregg to the Vorauer Schwaig
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20 km
6:35 h
676 m
676 m
Forest air-rich tour in the Wechsel region with a well-earned snack.
Hiking Trail
· East Styria
07 Eastern Austrian Border Trail, E27: Schäffern - Wetterkoglerhaus
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Stage 27
18.2 km
5:30 h
1,187 m
43 m
This stage leads us to the highest point of the 07 route, the Hochwechsel. For the first and only time, we have to overcome over 1000 meters of elevation.
Hiking Trail
· East Styria
07 Eastern Austrian Borderland Trail GLW009 Pinggau - Schäffern
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 9
15.5 km
4:35 h
552 m
508 m
This path follows the long-distance trail 07 - Eastern Austrian Borderland Trail in a south-north direction. The total length of the Eastern Austrian Borderland Trail is about 700 km and ends at Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Hiking Trail
· East Styria
07 Eastern Austria Border Trail GLW008 Vorau - Pinggau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 8
20.9 km
6:20 h
573 m
698 m
This path follows the long-distance hiking trail 07 - Eastern Austrian Border Trail in a south-to-north direction. The total length of the Eastern Austrian Border Trail is about 700 km and ends at Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
07 East Austrian Border Trail GLW 09A Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel - Mönichkirchen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
22.2 km
6:40 h
843 m
791 m
This route leads to the Hochwechsel, which is the highest point of the long-distance hiking trail 07/07a. The East Austrian Border Trail 07 has a total length of about 700 km and ends at the Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Mönichkirchen - Vorauer Schwaig - Hochwechsel - Niederwechsel - Mönichkirchen
Hiking Trail
· Mountains east of the Mur
Baumgarten, Thalberger Schwaig, Hilm Tor, Hofgraben
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.4 km
5:45 h
590 m
590 m
The forest and mushroom-rich route leads us close to the cornerstones Lorenzkogel and Hochkogel. You can also enjoy the refreshing mountain air at Hilmtor and in the rushing Hofgraben.
Hiking Trail
· Dechantskirchen
From Hohenau am Wechsel around Hochkogel and Irrbühel with "Tra Hut"
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
23.6 km
6:00 h
770 m
770 m
Lots of mountain air without summit experience. Quiet "forest spa route" on which you are especially alone in the eastern half. An extension to Vorauer Schwaig is possible.
Hiking Trail
· Vienna Alps
Niederwechsel - Vorrauer Schwaig - Studentenkreuz
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
14.9 km
4:45 h
658 m
664 m
A beautiful change route from Mönichkirchen to Niederwechsel and back via Vorauerschwaig.
Hiking Trail
· Hartberg-Fürstenfeld
Stage 7 Wechselbergland Ridgeway: Vorau - Pinggau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.7 km
4:59 h
573 m
701 m
From Vorau Abbey via St. Lorenzen am Wechsel to Pinggau
One of the most beautiful hiking tours in Pinggau leads to Herberstein Castle. The trail begins on the outskirts of Pinggau and winds its way through green fields and wooded areas up to the majestic castle complex. On the way you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and feel the charm of times gone by.
Another highlight is the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park. Here there are various hiking trails that lead through flowering meadows, fragrant forests and along rushing streams. The circular hiking trail around Lake Teichalm is particularly popular, where you can take a refreshing break.
The "Adventure Forest" theme trail is particularly suitable for families with children. This exciting hiking trail leads little adventurers through a forest full of secrets and challenges. Along the way, children can climb, balance and prove their dexterity - fun guaranteed!
The best seasons for hiking in Pinggau are spring and autumn. In these months there is a mild climate with pleasant temperatures and nature shows its most beautiful side. In spring, numerous flowers blossom and in autumn, colourful deciduous forests bathe the landscape in a colourful spectacle.
All in all, Pinggau offers a variety of hiking opportunities for every taste. Whether leisurely walks along the riverbanks or challenging mountain tours, every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. The well-marked trails and informative signposts make hiking in Pinggau an unforgettable experience in the midst of an impressive natural landscape.
Another highlight is the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park. Here there are various hiking trails that lead through flowering meadows, fragrant forests and along rushing streams. The circular hiking trail around Lake Teichalm is particularly popular, where you can take a refreshing break.
The "Adventure Forest" theme trail is particularly suitable for families with children. This exciting hiking trail leads little adventurers through a forest full of secrets and challenges. Along the way, children can climb, balance and prove their dexterity - fun guaranteed!
The best seasons for hiking in Pinggau are spring and autumn. In these months there is a mild climate with pleasant temperatures and nature shows its most beautiful side. In spring, numerous flowers blossom and in autumn, colourful deciduous forests bathe the landscape in a colourful spectacle.
All in all, Pinggau offers a variety of hiking opportunities for every taste. Whether leisurely walks along the riverbanks or challenging mountain tours, every hiking enthusiast will find his or her personal paradise here. The well-marked trails and informative signposts make hiking in Pinggau an unforgettable experience in the midst of an impressive natural landscape.
Reviews
Find hikes in neighboring regions
AI-generated
The content was generated entirely by AI and published without meaningful human review or approval. more
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

