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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!

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Holzknechtmuseum
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Holzknecht- und Heimatmuseum

The lumberjack museum in Mürzsteg-Lanau shows tools and exhibits from the 19th and 20th centuries that were available...
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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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Familienskispass am Niederalpl | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Nature Park Mürzer Oberland

Nature and culture for our senses The Naturpark Mürzer Oberland is nestled behind the mountain peaks of Rax,...
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Sternwarte von oben | © Astroteam Mariazellerland
  • Mariazell

Volkssternwarte Mariazell

Mariazell is famous as a place of pilgrimage and for the beautiful nature of the Mariazell region. But for all those...
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Newton Klettern | © NEWTON Boulderhalle Kapfenberg
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  • Kapfenberg

Newton Boulderhalle Kapfenberg

Climbing - The Newton Boulder Hall in Kapfenberg
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Roseggers Geburtshaus | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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Auf der "Himmelsleiter" | © Martin Hörzer
  • Mariazell

Kletterpark Spielmäuer in Wegscheid

The Spielmäuer Climbing Park is a project of Mariazeller Land GmbH in cooperation with the "Friends of Nature...
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Pilgerkreuz Veitsch | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Pilgerkreuz am Veitscher Ölberg

With a height of 40.7 m, the pilgrim cross is the largest accessible wooden cross in the world!
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Marienwasserfall im Frühling | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Marienwasserfall

A side trip to the Marienwasserfall in the Grünau should not be missing on any visit to Mariazell!
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Hubertussee | © TV Hochsteiermark/Fred Lindmoser
  • Mariazell

Hubertussee

This romantically situated lake was created by the industrial family Krupp at the turn of the century. The lake, named...
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Blick zur Bruder Klaus Kirche | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Bruder Klaus Kirche

The Brother Klaus Church on the banks of the Hubertus Lake in the Walster area lies in the heart of an untouched...
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Freibad Bruck an der Mur | © M. Maili
  • Bruck an der Mur

Städtisches Freibad Bruck an der Mur

The municipal outdoor swimming pool in the city of Bruck an der Mur is certainly one of the most beautiful and largest...
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