Old-Fashioned Fun on the Alpine Pasture & the "Stoabock" Feeling on the Mountain

The Almenland, nestled in the picturesque landscape of Eastern Styria, is a paradise for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. The nature park stretches across rolling hills, lush meadows, and dense forests, offering the ideal setting for a relaxing yet active hiking vacation.

The numerous hiking trails in the Almenland Nature Park Almenland through unspoiled nature and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape. From leisurely strolls along our idyllic alpine pastures to more challenging mountain hikes, there’s something for every hiker. The well-marked trails allow you to enjoy the region’s beauty to the fullest.

A hiking vacation around the Almenland Nature Park promises all of this.

Panoramic view of the Rote Wand in the Almenland Nature Park. Family hike through the Sommeralm in the Almenland Nature Park.

Hiking with Scenic Views & Stops for Refreshments

The Almenland Nature Park Almenland a true hiker’s paradise with something for everyone: casual hikers can enjoy a hut-to-hut hike, while more ambitious hikers can set out on summit hikes. Our natural gems beckon in every season and offer plenty of space for long hikes. The most beautiful hikes in the Almenland Nature Park Almenland be explored from spring through fall, and most trails are also open in winter , offering a true taste of nature during winter hikes.

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Hungry? Yes, please!

"Hiking is the appetizer, nature is the main course, and dining under the open sky is the sweet culmination of a truly enjoyable adventure."

The culinary aspect is by no means to be overlooked. The saying “Food and drink keep body and soul together” hits the nail on the head. That’s why you’ll find numerous huts and inns along our hiking trails that invite you to stop in for a cozy break. Taking a seat on a sunny terrace, enjoying a hearty “Brettljause” or a tempting Polsterzipfel filled with jam, and letting your gaze wander over the landscape is simply part of the experience. The distant ringing of cowbells and the cheerful laughter of relaxed guests accompany these delightful moments like a harmonious melody!

Here are our alpine huts:

  • Tyrnaueralm Hut
  • Styrian Jokl
  • Good Shepherd
  • Harrer Hut
  • Stoahand Hut
  • Stoakogl Hut
  • Gerlerkogel Hut
  • Hofbaueralm Cabin
  • Haberlstall Alpine Pasture
  • Höfler Alpine Hut

Of course, a stop for a bite to eat doesn’t always have to be right on the hiking trail. Before or after your hike, you can Almenland a delicious lunch—or maybe just coffee and cake—at our inns, restaurants, and cafés in Almenland —whether you’re ravenous or just looking for a little pick-me-up!

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  • View from the Rote Wand across the alpine pasture landscape.
  • Panoramic photo of the Almenland Nature Park.
  • Two hikers are enjoying the view of the alpine pasture landscape.
  • A group of hikers is walking across the rolling alpine pastures in the Almenland Nature Park.

Earn Points & Pick Up Your Hiking Pin

With the SummitLynx app, your smartphone becomes your hiking pass: Go hiking, collect points, and pick up the Almenlandbüro hiking pin! This isn’t just a reward for a great hiking achievement—it’s also a cool gift or souvenir.

In addition, the app offers its own summit logbook entries, a scrapbook featuring the hikes, and various statistics.

You can earn the following hiking pins with us:

  • Almenland Hikers in Bronze, Silver, and Gold
  • Eastern Styria Hiking Badge in Bronze, Silver, and Gold
     

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  • A break with a hiker and a dog in the Almenland Nature Park.
  • Drone photo of Lake Teichalm in the Almenland Nature Park.
  • A break on a bench by Lake Teichalm.

Your safety is important to us!

To help you enjoy our Almenland Nature Park to the fullest Almenland hiking, we would like to remind you of the rules of conduct on the alpine pastures and how to interact properly with grazing livestock. 

Please prepare for your hike by checking the weather forecast, bringing the appropriate gear, and wearing sturdy shoes. 

  • Stay on the marked trails and give grazing livestock plenty of room
  • Be sure to bring drinks, rain gear, and navigation tools (such as a smartphone, hiking map, or GPS device)
  • Find out about trail conditions and the hours of operation for places to stop for refreshments
  • Please take your trash with you and be mindful of nature and its inhabitants.
  • Dogs are welcome—please keep them on a leash and avoid paths where there is grazing livestock. 
  • The grazing livestock are on the alpine pastures from around the end of May through early September

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