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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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Loretokapelle | © Foto Peter Wagner
  • Kapfenberg

Lorettokapelle

Loreto Chapel - the first castle of "Chaffenberch" mentioned in a document in 1173 The chapel is particularly popular...
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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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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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  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Burgruine Lichtenegg

The Lichtenegg castle is the landmark of the community of St. Barbara in the Mürz Valley / Wartberg and is open in the...
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Burgruine Hohenwang Langenwang | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Langenwang

Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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Kirchenführungen
  • Aflenz

Zifko Maria, Austrian Guide, geprüfte Fremdenführerin

Ah - so wonderful! The Hochschwab Alpine region invites you to hike, relax and enjoy culture. At the heart of it:...
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Funcourt Spital am Semmering im Winter | © SPAS Blog
  • Spital am Semmering

Funcourt Spital am Semmering

The approximately 250 square meter sports field can be used for football, basketball, handball and volleyball. In...
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Freibad Mitterbach | © weinfranz.at
  • Mariazell

Freibad Mitterbach

In the solar-heated alpine pool in Mitterbach am Erlaufsee in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park, families can enjoy...
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Aussenansicht | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Heimathaus

Get to know the history of Mariazell in the Mariazeller Heimathaus during a guided tour
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Hoch hinaus im Waldseilgarten Erlaufsee | © TV Hochsteiermark | Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Waldseilgarten Erlaufsee

Welcome to the high ropes course at Erlaufsee!
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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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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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