Detour Styria

The Bucklige Welt, also known as the "Land of 1000 Hills", is a picturesque region on the border of the Eastern Alps to the Hungarian Plain. It impresses with gentle hills, valleys, and a rich history that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Gloggnitz, at the foot of the Semmering, attracts with the restored Gloggnitz Castle, which is used for events. Since the 19th century, Semmering has been a popular holiday destination for the Viennese upper class, famous for its villas and the legendary Semmering mountain race. Weiz, a small town with historical roots, offers attractions such as the Marienkirche, the Thannhausen and Radmannsdorf Castles, as well as the Grasslhöhle, Austria's oldest show cave. The Raabklamm, Austria's longest gorge, fascinates hikers with its wild nature and quaint mills. The artificially created Stubenberg Lake is a popular leisure and bathing destination in Styria.