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Castles, mountains, glassblowing – excursion destinations

Excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark

Whether it’s Mariazell Pilgrimage Basilica, the knights of Oberkapfenberg Castle, the impressive mountain world of the Hochschwab massif or the Waldheimat region, home to famous Austrian poet Peter Rosegger. The UNESCO world heritage Semmering railway, Austria’s only earth station in Aflenz or the glass manufactory in Neuberg an der Mürz. Hochsteiermark is full of thrilling, fascinating and surprising excursion destinations!

All excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark at a glance

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Sieberwarte 1 | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland (c) Andreas Steininger
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Sieberwarte

The small wooden lookout tower over Neuberg an der Mürz stands almost unnoticed. Accessible with a short walk uphill,...
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Erlaufsee Sommer | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Erlaufsee

Natural treasure lake Erlaufsee827m above the sea level, 3 km away from Mariazell the lake Erlaufsee is located on...
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Roseggers Waldschule | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Roseggers Waldschule

Thanks to a call for donations from Peter Rosegger, the Waldschule am Alpl was built in 1902 and operated until 1975.
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Luftbild Burg Oberkapfenberg | © Stadtgemeinde Kapfenberg
  • Kapfenberg

Castle Oberkapfenberg

Oberkapfenberg Castle likes to show its versatility. The castle houses a castle falconry, exhibition rooms and event...
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Hochschwabmuseum
  • Thörl

Hochschwabmuseum

The 300-year-old farmer's chapel has been professionally restored according to the principles of monument preservation...
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Der Brucker Schlossberg | © H. Schiffer
  • Bruck an der Mur

The Brucker Schlossberg

The once mighty Landskron Castle, which had existed since the 13th century at the latest and was rebuilt in the course...
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Ausblick von Aussichtsplattform
  • Aflenz

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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TonDiele Thörl
  • Thörl

TonDiele Thörl / Keramikwerkstätte

Our TonDiele is open to anyone interested in ceramics! The artists' community "wasistkunst" organizes art courses,...
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Naturerlebnis Spielplatz
  • Aflenz

Naturerlebnis Spielplatz Aflenz Bürgeralm

The playground offers children unlimited play with the hay sledge cable car, climbing deer antlers, tractor with...
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Sessellift | © Bergbahnen Mitterbach | Kolonovits
  • Mariazell

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach - Sommer

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach Unique mountain experience with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
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Braschlhof | © Fam. Schneck
  • Mariazell

Arche-Hof Braschl

"An "Ark Farm" is a breeding and presentation site of old and endangered livestock breeds". In order to be allowed to...
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Kletterhalle | © M. Maili
  • Bruck an der Mur

Alpinschule Nolimit - Kletterhalle Bruck an der Mur

The climbing hall in Bruck an derMur is one of the first modern artificial climbing facilities in Austria. Technically...
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