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Castles, mountains, glassblowing – excursion destinations

Excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark

Whether it’s Mariazell Pilgrimage Basilica, the knights of Oberkapfenberg Castle, the impressive mountain world of the Hochschwab massif or the Waldheimat region, home to famous Austrian poet Peter Rosegger. The UNESCO world heritage Semmering railway, Austria’s only earth station in Aflenz or the glass manufactory in Neuberg an der Mürz. Hochsteiermark is full of thrilling, fascinating and surprising excursion destinations!

All excursion destinations in Hochsteiermark at a glance

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Erlaufsee Sommer | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Mariazell

Erlaufsee

Natural treasure lake Erlaufsee827m above the sea level, 3 km away from Mariazell the lake Erlaufsee is located on...
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Bootsverleih | © TV Hochsteiermark | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Bootsverleih am Erlaufsee

Enjoy the wonderful landscape during a boat trip on the Erlaufsee lake
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Das "Biberwasser" | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Wasserspielpark "Biberwasser" auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Beaver Water - discover the play world of our mascot Beaver Basti
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Loretokapelle | © Foto Peter Wagner
  • Kapfenberg

Lorettokapelle

Loreto Chapel - the first castle of "Chaffenberch" mentioned in a document in 1173 The chapel is particularly popular...
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Der Brucker Schlossberg | © H. Schiffer
  • Bruck an der Mur

The Brucker Schlossberg

The once mighty Landskron Castle, which had existed since the 13th century at the latest and was rebuilt in the course...
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Burgruine Hohenwang Langenwang | © TV Hochsteiermark
  • Langenwang

Burgruine Hohenwang

The Hohenwang castle is a popular destination for the whole family all year round.
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Rosegger Landhaus | © Karl Heinz Wirnsberger
  • Krieglach

Roseggers Landhaus (Roseggermuseum)

The country house was built according to Peter Rosegger's plans and invites you to get to know less considered aspects...
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  • Aflenz

Panoramaplattform auf der Aflenzer Bürgeralm

The panorama platform is located below the summit cross and can be reached in 5-10 minutes on foot from the mountain...
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Das Baderhaus | © K. Pashkovskaya
  • Bruck an der Mur

Das Baderhaus

The former bathhouse from the 16th century is a real historical treasure of the city. The house now houses a restaurant...
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Roseggers Waldschule | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Roseggers Waldschule

Thanks to a call for donations from Peter Rosegger, the Waldschule am Alpl was built in 1902 and operated until 1975.
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Blick auf die Basilika | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Mariazeller Stadtspaziergang

Experience the unique history of the pilgrimage site on a tour through the center of Mariazell.
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Roseggers Geburtshaus | © Jakob Hiller
  • Krieglach

Peter Roseggers Geburtshaus

The local poet Peter Rosegger was born at the Alpl near Krieglach, where he spent the first 17 years of his life.
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