Gentle mountain winter in Styria
When the sun shines over snow-covered alpine pastures, glistening snow and icy streams, Almenland reveals its full charm. This is when cross-country skiers glide across the sunniest trails trails far and wide or skiers from the mountain slopes.
Perhaps you'll also get out your hiking boots or snowshoes and trudge along the winter hiking trails through the snow. Or you can sign up for a horse-drawn sleigh ride which is perfect for all romantics.
The nature park Almenland is part of the Oststeiermark adventure region and is located in the heart of Styria, just 50 km north of the provincial and cultural capital of Graz. With its 125 contiguous Alpine pastures, Almenland is one of the largest Alpine pasture areas in Europe.
These are the winter delights in the East Styria adventure regionthe garden of Austria!
See you in winter.
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Children belong in the fresh air!
The small but excellent lifts in the Almenland Nature Park are fully geared towards the needs of families. This is precisely why it is important to our lift operators to make skiing affordable - away from mass tourism. There are magic carpets, toboggan runs and fairytale meadows waiting for the enthusiastic young guests, who can also learn to ski in the ski schoolswho take great care of the youngsters on the slopes. Parents will be pleased with the manageable size of the facilities, the culinary offerings and, last but not least, the reasonable prices.
The season kicks off with the lively FamilySkiDay on the Teichalm and Sommeralm in December. On this day, children up to the age of 15 can ride the lifts for free, and there are also many other program items such as free ski water, skidoo rides, a demonstration exercise by the mountain rescue service, race training with the ski club and much more! See you at the Teichalm liftsthe Holzmeister lift and the Pirstingerkogellift!
Everything you need to know about snow conditions, open lifts, groomed trails and whether snow chains are required for access:
The sunniest trails far and wide
Always with far-reaching views of the alpine pastures and past tempting places to stop for refreshments, our cross-country trails are among the most popular in the country! The sunny trails between Teichalm and Sommeralm with a total of 29 kilometers, awarded the Styrian cross-country quality seal, are a magnet for both skaters and cross-country skiers who prefer the classic style. Equipment rental and a cross-country skiing course for beginners complete the offer!
Snowshoe and winter hiking
Nothing is more relaxing than hiking through the beautiful winter landscape. It's quiet, the snow glistens and the alpine panorama is simply magnificent: a nature experience away from the pistes or cross-country ski trails. For all those who are out and about on snowshoes for the first time, the Plankogel circuit or the Heulantsch circuit are very good options. Snowshoes can be hired at the Stoakoglhütte on the Sommeralm (start of the Plankogel circuit) or at the Reisinger snow sports school (start of the Heulantsch circuit). However, you are not tied to a specific route with the snowshoes, you can explore the Teichalm or Sommeralm as you wish!
The guided snowshoe tours with"Abenteuer Management" or the team from"Freinatur Steiermark" are also very special. Those who want a little more excitement can take part in a winter adventure tour, going uphill on snowshoes and downhill on a toboggan!
There are prepared winter hiking trails especially for all hikers who want to take it easy, these are easy to walk on with good footwear. Idyllic walks along the icy streams, through the snow-covered winter landscape and enjoy the fresh, clear air. Then back to the hotel, where the numerous wellness facilities await.
WinterCard Eastern Styria
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Eastern Styria Winter needle
Eastern Styria impresses with small but fine ski resorts with affordable skiing, easily visible pistes, short and stress-free access routes.
There is also plenty to experience and relax away from the slopes. Excellent cross-country ski trails, winter and snowshoe hikes, toboggan runs, winter wellness and much more await you.
There is a small gift for each winter pin achieved, which can be collected from the Nature Park offices at Almenland or Joglland-Waldheimat.
Warming up high above the sea of fog
The gentle mountain winter in the Almenland Nature Park is not only beautiful for passionate sports enthusiasts. For those who want to "warm up" in winter, especially above the fog cover, the businesses around the alpine pastures offer a variety of wellness offer immerse yourself in the pleasantly warm hay flower bath, sweat in the Swiss stone pine sauna with a wonderful view over the countryside or relax in the salt grotto.
A relaxing wellness vacation like this can be easily combined with a round on the cross-country ski trail and a few hours on the piste or not! Either way, an Alpine winter vacation in the Almenland Nature Park is always wonderfully relaxing!
