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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful nature trails in Hochsteiermark
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Heilkräuterweg Aflenz - Kräutermeilen
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.2 km
1:45 h
421 m
421 m
A circular trail that points out the diversity of medicinal herbs (www.heilpflanzenwissen.at) at nine marked stations and offers some experience stations in between.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Themed trail "klimawandeln"
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
2.3 km
1:30 h
100 m
100 m
The themed trail "klimawandeln" in the Naturpark Mürzer Oberland in Upper Styria is Austria's first adventure trail on the subject of climate change - here you can find out what you can do to prevent the earth from sweating.
Thematic Trail
· Mostviertel
Arthur Krupp Monument Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
21.9 km
5:40 h
162 m
257 m
Scenic day tour along 21 monuments from Annaberg, past Lake Hubertus, to Mariazell.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Jacobs Way Turnau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
10 km
3:30 h
508 m
508 m
A special panoramic circular hiking trail. It is called the ‘Jakobusweg’ because you can see the parish church of Turnau, dedicated to St James, from many prominent points. The entire hike stretches over 10 kilometres without any steep inclines and is therefore family-friendly.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Wasser.Wander.Wunder Trail at Bodenbauer
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
1.3 km
0:30 h
14 m
15 m
The circular walk suitable for strollers has been newly conceived and designed and starts directly in front of the Alpenhotel "Der Bodenbauer".
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
The Neuberger Literary Trail in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.3 km
1:00 h
33 m
14 m
At eight stations along a circular route from Neuberg Abbey back to the minster, this fascinating themed trail—part of the "Styrian Literary Paths of the Middle Ages" network—introduces visitors to a moving dialogue between the Virgin Mary and her young son, centered around Christian salvation and redemption.
Thematic Trail
· East Styria
Montanweg - Ratten - St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, Ratten
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.4 km
5:00 h
701 m
696 m
A varied themed hike that takes you along forest and field paths, local roads and short climbs to the summit of the Hauereck and thus also connects the communities of Ratten and St. Kathrein am Hauenstein.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Birds' Educational Trail in Turnau
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.3 km
1:07 h
117 m
113 m
Here, the local birdlife is depicted through informative images. This trail is especially suitable for children and older nature lovers. As we stroll along the informative picture panels, we can enjoy the beautiful landscape.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Hob mi gern Steig - Aflenz
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:36 h
287 m
288 m
The "Hob mi gern Steig" is the first part of the trail project "Geh dein Steig"! The entry point for this circular trail is the "Entrance Heart" in Bürgergraben in Aflenz Kurort.
Thematic Trail
· Hochsteiermark
Zoag ma wos Steig - Aflenz
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.2 km
2:41 h
236 m
287 m
Along this path you will find many a technical tidbit. Carving, cooling, transporting, screwing, painting, sparking, welding and much more ...

