

Bird theme trail, Pöllau
The newly designed bird theme trail leads us through the diversity of birds in the south of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park. Highlights include vast orchards and the romantic Schönauklamm gorge.
From the starting point of the bird theme trail, the route heads south. The circular route leads along the bird theme trail through the idyllic hills, forests and meadows of the Pöllau Valley Nature Park. The beautiful views of the municipalities of Pöllau and Pöllauberg and the romantic Schönauklamm gorge are the highlights of this circular hike.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
13,0 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
310 hm
Uphill
310 hm
Downhill
588 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
Pöllau, place by the stream
Platzerl am Bach (start of the bird theme trail) - GH Schrank - Schönauklamm - Platzerl am Bach
- From the "Platzerl am Bach" at the starting point of the bird theme trail (next to Retter Reisen) we head west, cross the Safenbach bridge and turn left along the asphalt road.
- Here we join the bird theme trail and follow both markings to the fork at GH Schrank.From GH Schrank, our hike continues along the bird theme trail and the white-blue-white markings over the Schönauklamm gorge.
- At the exit of the gorge, we meet the red-white-red signpost no. 945 to Pöllau, which we follow to the Schönau landmark.
- Once here, we turn right, following the yellow dot marking, back to the "Platzerl am Bach" at the Safen.
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.
HF5969 Tutten - Safental
Pöllau, place by the stream
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
Mobility Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab
Kompass Map, Hiking Map Nature Park Pöllauer Valley 1:30,000Find 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