Masen.Berg. adventure trail, Pöllauberg

An adventure trail for the whole family.
Marvel, play, puzzle, and discover the forest.

This 1 km long themed trail has 7 stations for balancing, spinning, matching, and solving puzzles. Discover in a playful way what sustainability means, how the forest protects our climate, which animals live here, and what wood is used for. Enjoy the fresh forest air, great views, and exciting experiences for young and old alike.
The puzzle folder provides an additional incentive, inviting visitors to take part in a little treasure hunt: anyone who answers all seven questions correctly along the way can pick up a key ring as a reward at the mountain hut Masenberg.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

1,0 km

Route

0:20 h

Time

36 hm

Uphill

30 hm

Downhill

1259 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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Pöllauberg

By car from Vienna

If you are driving from Vienna to Pöllau near Hartberg, take the A2 towards Graz and drive about 110 kilometers until you reach the Hartberg exit. From there, follow the B54 in the direction of Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

By car from Graz

To get from Graz to Pöllau bei Hartberg, take the A2 in the direction of Vienna. After about 30 kilometers, take the Gleisdorf West exit and then take the B54 towards Hartberg/Pöllau. Follow the B54 for about 25 kilometers until you reach Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

By car from Salzburg

To get to Pöllau bei Hartberg from Salzburg, take the A1 towards Vienna. Drive about 110 kilometers to exit 109 (Salzburg junction). There change to the A9 towards Graz. At St. Michael, follow the S6 towards Kapfenberg. Continue on the S6 until the Krieglach exit. From there, take the B72 and then the L405 to Pöllau/Pöllauberg.

The Masen.Berg. themed trail – your forest adventure begins below the Masenberg refuge car park. We walk towards Olmstoll Masenberg and from there back to the Glückskapelle chapel and the Masenberg refuge.

Forest management then and now
Green all-rounder
Forest & wildlife
Behavior in the forest
Climate-fit forest
Forest in balance

Depending on how long you spend at the display boards, we recommend that you allow at least an additional hour.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

HF 5843 Oberneuberg - Masenberg Schutzhütte

Masenberg, parking lot at the mountain hut

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Nature Park Pöllauer Valley office
Schloss 1
8225 Pöllau, Austria
Phone: +43 3335 4210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab

Kompass Map, Hiking Map Nature Park Pöllauer Valley 1:30,000

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Rother hiking guide "Oststeiermark - Von den Fischbacher Alpen bis in die Thermenregion", 50 tours, Elisabeth Zienitzer & Silvia Sarcletti paperback, ISBN-10, 376334577 available in bookshops