Almenland / From Masenberg to Almenland / Multi-stage Hike

Moderate | 92 km | 29 hrs | 3,600 m elevation gain
, Grafendorf near Hartberg, or Frohnleiten

This multi-stage trail leads over the Masenberg, through Pöllau and the Rabenwaldkogel, through two nature parks, past the Zetz, and through the Passailer Kessel to Frohnleiten.

A connection between the two nature parks

The hike connects the Burgenland border region with the Murtal valley, passing through the nature parks of Eastern Styria. From Grafendorf, the route leads over the Masenberg, through the villages of Pöllauberg and Pöllau, up to the Rabenwaldkogel, and on to the highest peaks of the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park. The trail continues via Anger and the Zetz, one of the most striking scenic peaks in the Almenland Nature Park. Passing through St. Kathrein am Offenegg and the Passailer Kessel, the trail leads to Fladnitz an der Teichalm and finally continues via Fragnerberg and Hochtrötsch to Frohnleiten.

It is also possible to depart from Frohnleiten in the opposite direction.

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Starting Point, Public Transportation & Parking

Grafendorf near Hartberg

Grafendorf Train Station

Frohnleiten

Frohnleiten Train Station with parking

Places to Stop for a Meal

Along the route, the following establishments invite you to stop for a break:

Sonnenfeld Krausler Inn, Grafendorf
Masenberger Olmstoll, Masenberg
Bergstub'n Pöllauberg, Pöllauberg
Berggasthof König, Pöllauberg
Gasthof Goger, Pöllauberg
Goldsberghof, Pöllauberg
Restaurateurs in downtown Pöllau
Gruber Hotel and Restaurant, Pöllau
Derler Inn, Pöllau
Der Thaller, Anger
Almer Rauchstubenhaus Inn, Edelschachen
Eibisberg Mountain Hut, St. Kathrein/O.
WILDe EDER, St. Kathrein/O.
Landhotel Schwaiger, St. Kathrein/O.
Niederl Café and Bakery, Passail
The Schrenk, Passail
Hexenbstubn, Passail
Alpine Café, Passail
Lindenbergstub'n, Passail

Please check in advance for the exact opening hours and days off of our restaurants.

Accommodations

This trail is a multi-stage route that winds through the East Styria tourism region. We’d be happy to help you plan the individual stages and assist you in finding accommodations.

T: +43 3335 47 147
Email: info (at) oststeiermark.com

For information about accommodations at the " Naturpark Almenland," please contact our tourist office right away:

Tel.: +43 3179 23 000
Email: almenland (at) oststeiermark.com

All lodging establishments are also marked on our interactive hiking map.