Enjoyable Journey through Culture, Nature, and Culinary Delights
Amidst the green heart of Austria, in Eastern Styria, lies the distinctive Pöllauer Valley Nature Park, characterized by its gently rolling landscape and encompassing the two Nature Park municipalities Pöllau and Pöllauberg. The nature park covers approximately 124 km², stretching from its highest point, the Rabenwaldkogel at 1,280 meters above sea level, to its lowest point in the south at 345 meters. This idyllic region is easily accessible from both Vienna and Graz and offers diverse experiences and exceptional creative producers throughout the year.
The Pöllauer Valley Nature Park is ideal for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering over 180 kilometers of well-maintained circular hiking trails. The routes provide leisurely pleasure hikes through mixed forests, across traditional orchards, and to attractive viewpoints. There are both family-friendly hiking routes and more challenging long-distance and panoramic trails with greater elevation differences for endurance hikers.
The park is rich in natural and cultural treasures. Encompassing 12,500 hectares, the cultural landscape has been preserved since the Nature Park's founding in 1983. Particularly noteworthy are the traditional orchards, home to rare old fruit varieties, especially the Pöllauer Hirschbirne pear, which has carried the quality seal "protected origin" since May 2015. The Pöllauer Valley Nature Park is not only a place for relaxation but also an example of sustainable interaction with nature, living by the principle "conservation through utilization" to preserve the landscape for future generations.
The Pöllauer Valley, with its charming landscape and diverse opportunities, leaves no vacation desires unfulfilled. The wide range includes historical church buildings, idyllic parks, attractive sports opportunities, traditional events, culinary delights, as well as modern leading enterprises and manufactories.
For detailed information on events, excursion tips, accommodations, and culinary offers, the Tourism Office team is always at your disposal. In addition to personalized advice, you can also receive brochures and hiking maps to optimally plan your stay in the Pöllauer Valley Nature Park. The Pöllauer Valley Nature Park region is easily accessible from Vienna and Graz, providing an ideal opportunity for an eventful outing and a relaxing vacation.
