Cozy on the mountain pasture & a ibex feeling on the mountain
The Almenland, embedded in the picturesque landscape of Eastern Styria, is a paradise for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. The nature park extends over rolling hills, lush meadows and dense forests and therefore offers the ideal backdrop for a relaxing and at the same time active hiking holiday.
The numerous hiking trails in the Almenland Nature Park lead through untouched nature and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape. From leisurely walks along our idyllic mountain pastures to more challenging mountain tours, there is something for every hiker. The well-signposted routes allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of the region.
A hiking holiday around the Almenland Nature Park promises all of this.
"Mountains
are certainly not the answer to everything,
but at least you forget everything there
your questions."
253 km² hiking area for every taste and fitness level:
Hiking in spring, summer, autumn & winter!
On a hiking holiday around the Almenland Nature Park, there are 253 km² of hiking area for every taste: leisure hikers go on a hut tour, more ambitious hikers set off on summit tours. At the foot of the Almenland Nature Park, Alpine tours and culinary tours entice you to go on a long hike in spring and autumn. The most beautiful hikes in the Almenland Nature Park can be explored from spring to autumn; many of the hiking trails are also open in winter and recommended.
Hiking near the Water
Cooling off during a hike is particularly welcome on hot summer days. Whether you cool your feet in the water or take a sip of the cool spring water, refreshment is never far away on our hikes right by the water!
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Family- & Theme Hiking Trails
There are lots of new things for young and old to discover on themed trails, where knowledge - for example about flora and fauna, but also about mining - is conveyed in a playful way.
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Barrier-free paths
These hiking trails are perfect for families with baby carriages or for guests with reduced mobility. The tours lead along paths or boardwalks.
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Meditative Hikes
If you don't just want to chase the peaks on your vacation, you can also enjoy quiet moments on our meditative trails. The stations invite you to slow down and encourage reflection.
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Hiking with a Dog
Of course, your four-legged companion should not be missing on vacation. The Almenland Nature Park is approx. 253 km² in size and consists largely of alpine pastures, meadows and pastures.
To keep our cultural landscape as it is, we need our animals and farmers to manage the land. You should therefore follow certain rules and treat them with respect.
It is important that your dogs are kept on a lead at all times.
In order to avoid encountering grazing animals, we have the following tour suggestions:
Long-distance hiking & stage trails
On a multi-day hike, you get to know a region in a whole new way. You set off on several stages through the Almenland Nature Park, or even far beyond.
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Hiking with a view and refreshments
Here in the Almenland Nature Park, you can hike all year round. You are sure to find the right tour, from a sporty summit ascent to a leisurely stroll with the whole family.
Hike the nature park & collect points
Digital hiking pin
Discover the fascination of digital hiking in the Almenland Nature Park with our digital hiking pin! This modern option for hiking combines the traditional joy of exploration with contemporary technology.
The Digital Hiking Pin allows you to collect virtual “pins” as you explore the Almenland’s scenic hiking trails. Simply download the app, connect to the GPS system and start your hike. Along the way, you'll pass landmark points where you can collect digital badges while gaining information about the fascinating surroundings.
This interactive hiking experience not only offers the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Almenland Nature Park, but also to learn more about the flora, fauna and history of the region in a playful way. Share your successes with friends via the app and let the digital hiking pin inspire you to new adventures in Almenland!
Digital hiking pin
With the SummitLynx app, your smartphone becomes a hiking pass: go hiking, collect points and pick up the nature park hiker hiking pin at the Almenland office!
Hiking with a view and refreshments
"Hiking is the starter, nature is the main course, and al fresco dining is the sweet crowning touch to a truly enjoyable adventure."
The culinary component should by no means be neglected. The saying “Eating and drinking keeps body and soul together” gets to the point. For this reason, there are numerous huts and inns along our hiking trails that invite you to take a leisurely break. Taking a seat on a sunny terrace, enjoying a hearty “Brettljause” or a tempting pillow filled with jam, while letting your gaze wander over the landscape is simply part of it. The distant ringing of cowbells and the cheerful laughter of the relaxed guests accompany these enjoyable moments like a harmonious melody!
Here you will find our alpine huts:
Of course, a refreshment stop doesn't always have to be right on the hiking trail. Before or after your hike, you can enjoy a delicious lunch or perhaps just coffee and cake at one of our establishments in the Almenland - whether you're ravenous or just need a little refreshment!
Urlaubsangebote im Naturpark Almenland
What a country, the Almenland Nature Park! Explore it on a hiking vacation under the motto: “Hiking with a view and a stop”.
Hiking is a guest's passion - that's why our establishments offer a variety of hiking activities in the Almenland Nature Park.
If a normal hike is too boring for you, you can also explore our region over several days. For those who prefer to be accompanied, there are also guided hikes where you can learn lots of interesting facts about the region and its flora and fauna.
Environmentally conscious arrival
Would you like to leave your car at home on vacation? No problem! The Almenland Nature Park attaches great importance to making a vacation possible for everyone - public transport plays a special role in this. This is precisely why there is an excursion bus during the summer vacations, which takes you up to the mountain pastures at weekends and on public holidays.
In addition to public transport, there is the SAM shared taxi in the Almenland, which picks you up from the nearest bus stop and takes you to your destination.
Hiking tips
- Prepare for your tours by paying attention to the weather forecast, carrying appropriate equipment and wearing sturdy shoes. Click here for our webcams.
- Stay on the marked hiking trails.
- Take enough fluids with you.
- Find out about the hut opening times in advance.
- Avoid litter and don’t leave it behind.
- Follow the 10 rules of conduct for dealing with grazing livestock.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash. Leashes are required throughout the entire area.
- Emergency call: 112
Your safety is important to us!
When hiking in the Almenland Nature Park, there are a few things to bear in mind to ensure safe and orderly coexistence on the alpine pastures.
Your four-legged companions are also very welcome here, but there are a few important rules to follow, such as keeping them on a lead!
Have we aroused your interest?
In order to successfully carry out the perfect holiday, good planning is required in advance. We would be happy to send you various brochures from our region free of charge.
A “must-have” for all hiking enthusiasts is the new 3-part hiking brochure of the Eastern Styria Adventure Region. In these three brochures you can browse through all the tours in Eastern Styria and get a taste of our region in advance. The tours from the Almenland Nature Park can be found in Volume 1 “Unsere Almen & Gipfel”.
Order now and let the inspiring pictures and useful hiking information seduce you into an unforgettable experience in this picturesque environment.
Your personal adventure in Almenland begins with a simple click!
Majestic, powerful and at home in the Almenland Nature Park
The Capricorn
Although ibex were considered extinct around 1800, there are now around 800 of them throughout Styria. In the Almenland Nature Park, the majestic ibexes have once again found their very own place in the impressive mountain landscape. These fascinating animals, characterized by their impressive horns and graceful appearance, are the true rulers of the Alps.
That's why it's not difficult to come across these animals, which live here in the Almenland Nature Park mainly between the Hochlantsch and the Rote Wand. As a rule, they meet curious hikers with stoic calm. Please keep your distance and don't scare the animals! ...and dogs are far too similar to the natural enemy "wolf" and are therefore not liked by Capricorns. Please avoid hiking with dogs between Mixnitz, Bärenschützklamm, Hochlantsch and Roter Wand in order to avoid unpleasant encounters!
Hunting meets hiking tourism
During a leisurely hike on the Heulantsch circuit, Chiara Raith was able to find out more about the work of Peter, the supervising hunter. You can find out how the life of the animals on the mountain pastures can be reconciled with tourism in the blog post.
