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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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All excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark at a glance

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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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Sessellift | © Bergbahnen Mitterbach | Kolonovits
  • Mariazell

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach - Sommer

Gemeindealpe Mitterbach Unique mountain experience with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
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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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Südbahnmuseum | © Südbahnmuseum
  • Mürzzuschlag

Südbahnmuseum

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Semmering Railway: two locomotive halls show an interesting exhibition...
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Klettersteig Bürgeralm
  • Aflenz

Klettersteig Bürgeralm

The "Bürgeralm-Panorama-Klettersteig", built by Stefan Gatt & Team connects several small rock formations to an...
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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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Das Baderhaus | © K. Pashkovskaya
  • Bruck an der Mur

Das Baderhaus

The former bathhouse from the 16th century is a real historical treasure of the city. The house now houses a restaurant...
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Ellersbacherhof | © Ellersbacherhof
  • Stanz

Erlebnis Permakulturhof Ellersbacher

Take a look behind the scenes of permaculture In various workshops and guided tours you will get insights and knowledge...
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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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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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Hohlensteinhöhle | © www.mariazell.blog
  • Mariazell

Hohlensteinhöhle

An adventure for young and old - a guided tour in the Hohlenstein Cave!
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Das "Biberwasser" | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Wasserspielpark "Biberwasser" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Beaver Water - discover the play world of our mascot Beaver Basti
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