Nature Park Valley Trail in Neuberg an der Mürz

Name: Nature Park Valley Trail in Neuberg an der Mürz
Brand: Steiermark
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On very few other hiking trails near a valley in Styria can you experience such a diverse, family-friendly mix of nature, culture, and culinary delights as along the Mürz and through Neuberg an der Mürz in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park. It’s technically easy and can be done in (almost) any weather. One of the top hikes, not just in Hochsteiermark, but in all of Styria.

In the heart of the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park, in the far northeast of Styria, you can stroll – partially even barrier-free – through a tunnel cinema showcasing historical footage of the timber industry, all the way to the scenic Sieberwarte, the Grünangerkirche, and the famous Neuberg Abbey with its Kaiserhof Glass Manufactory and (from 2025) the new Nature Museum. The trail also leads to the panoramic Kalvarienberg, the barrier-free Schenkfeld promenade with the literary trail, and finally to the Urani Leisure Pond with a large sports and play area.

Along the entire route, several dining establishments, including a fine-dining restaurant, offer opportunities for a culinary break. In addition, a supermarket, a local "Speiskammerl" (regional food store), and other shops await all hikers.

The most eager can also climb Rabenstein near Neuberg Abbey and enjoy the magnificent views.

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

11,0 km

Route

3:00 h

Time

335 hm

Uphill

380 hm

Downhill

809 m

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Mürzzuschlag - Neuberg - Krampen.

Starting from the large parking area at the valley entrance “Tirolgraben” near Krampen (bus stop for RegioBus line 189), head downstream towards Neuberg an der Mürz. Immediately after, cross a wooden bridge to join the clearly marked hiking trail (red-white-red markers). Follow the Mürz River, passing the tunnel cinema, and continue uphill, using several forest road sections, towards Neuberg. You will reach the village at the motorhome parking area (close to a bench, post office, info office, town hall, and café).

Next, head towards Grünangerkirche, continue along the Mürz River, pass the historic train station, and ascend to the Sieberwarte (a short, steeper climb, observation tower). Return from there to the town center (supermarket, inn, tobacco shop, Kalvarienberg, Neuberg Abbey and Stift, glass manufactory, nature museum).

From here, the Literary Trail and the barrier-free Schenkfeld promenade begin, leading us to the Urani Leisure Pond. Return to the starting point via RegioBus line 189.

The sights along the route practically present themselves: Tunnel Cinema, Pillhofer Hall, Grünangerkirche, the historic train station, Sieberwarte, Kalvarienberg, Neuberg Abbey, Stift, Kaiserhof Glass Manufactory, Nature Museum (from 2025), the Schenkfeld Promenade with the Literary Trail, and the Urani Leisure Complex.