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Joglland-Waldheimat

The Joglland-Waldheimat region lies between the Wechsel mountain range, Rabenwaldkogel and Masenberg. Peter Rosegger the poet spent parts of his life here as well.

The legend of how the Joglland got its name, which goes back to Empress Maria Theresa, shows that it is an ancient cultivated landscape. At the time, many men were named after St James, the patron saint of pilgrims. Thus the land around St. Jakob was and remains a land of pilgrims and a vast alpine garden to boot, enwrought by archaic mountains and alpine pastures, clear brooks, deep gorges, dark forests and sunlit fields, numerous historic and religious sites, cult places and subterranean passages. This mystic landscape alone reveals why the first major forest clearing operations in medieval times set out to make the surrounding land usable, led for instance by the monastery of canons in Vorau.

At that time, many men were named after the patron saint of pilgrims, St. James. The land around St. James was and remains a land of pilgrims steeped in legend and a large alpine garden: interwoven with archaic mountains and alpine pastures, clear streams, deep gorges, dark forests and sun-drenched fields; and numerous historical and religious sites, places of worship and underground passages. This mythical landscape alone reveals why the Augustinian monastery in Vorau, for example, was the source of the first major clearances in the Middle Ages to make the land around it arable.

Summer feelings in Joglland

When flowers bloom and nature shines in all its glory, summer has arrived in the Joglland-Waldheimat region. Shady forests, clear streams and cool pools provide a refreshing change of pace on hikes.

In addition to popular cycle routes such as the “Großer Jogl”, there are numerous hiking trails and excursion destinations - many of which can be visited free of charge with the GenussCard.

A special highlight: the Krapfenkirtag with over 10,000 home-baked doughnuts, the Ägydikirtag and the Kraftspendekirtag - festivals full of tradition, enjoyment and genuine hospitality.

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DISCOVER THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS

If you love action, Trail Land in Miesenbach is the place for you, with nine exciting trails on offer. For explorers or in rainy weather, there are plenty of stations to explore in the Kräftereich and all those with a sweet tooth will get their money's worth at the Felber chocolate factory. Nothing stands in the way of an eventful vacation in the Almgarten of Eastern Styria.

Kräftereich St. Jakob im Walde

Augustinian Canons' Monastery Vorau

Joglland Oase

Chocolatemanufactory Felber shop

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MOVING THROUGH THE JOGLLAND - WALDHEIMAT REGION

If you want to experience action, we have a hot tip for you: the "Der große Jogl" cycle route. You cycle over hill and dale from one place to the next. You can explore this tour over several days and get to know the country and people in the garden of Austria even better. The Fischbach Alps in the north of our country are not only suitable for professional cyclists. Many cycle routes are specially designed for families and are available to you for an enjoyable and relaxing bike tour on vacation.

For all those who prefer walking, there are just as many options in the Almgarten, the Joglland-Waldheimat region. There are numerous hiking routes to discover, which lead across lush meadows in summer and where you can experience nature up close. A legendary highlight is the Devil's Stone in Fischbach. A wonderful hike leads along the Mariazell pilgrimage route to the Teufelstein. The panorama is indescribable.

Teufelstein-Round, Fischbach

Hochwechsel circuit, Waldbach-Mönichwald

The Grand Jogl Tour – version 1: via... ...

Christmetten Circuit, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

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Experience the Joglland-Waldheimat

The Joglland-Waldheimat region is extremely varied. It offers numerous possibilities for getting to know the region, both in summer and winter. As you walk through the communities, along gentle hills or on imposing lookouts – here, nature reveals its powers.

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Accommodations in Joglland

Events

Events in Joglland

Culinary

Culinary in Joglland

Scenic Routes

Seven of Eastern Styria’s ten communities along the Styrian Flower Road are found in the Joglland. Several communities have already earned various awards for their floral arrangements. With the Augustine monastery of canons in Vorau, the Joglland-Waldheimat has an impressive representative of the Castle Road as well.