Photo: Tourismusverband Oststeiermark · Angelo Schirnhofer

Erlebnisweg über die Klause

Pöllauberg, Styria

With the revitalization of Klause Pöllauberg, the municipality of Pöllauberg has created a true highlight that perfectly combines nature, fun, and traffic relief. The new family-friendly connecting path from the village entrance to the village square is not only a practical project but also an enormous enrichment for the entire region.Comfortably park at the Naturpark Arena and then enjoy the Klause adventure path – this is how a relaxed excursion in Pöllauberg begins.The family-friendly connecting path leads you through idyllic nature with exciting play stations, informative panels, and an audio station full of stories and humor.The path ends directly at the village square, where the impressive Pöllauberg pilgrimage church awaits.A path that connects – experiencing nature made easyThe almost 600-meter-long path begins at the parking lot at the entrance to Pöllauberg and harmoniously blends into the landscape with a gentle gradient of only 4 to 6 percent. This makes it ideal for families with strollers, walkers, and older people who want to fully enjoy nature.Highlights along the connecting pathTo make the walk varied, numerous play stations have been installed along the path. Children can climb, balance, and play, while adults can discover the information panels about the history of the pilgrimage site of Pöllauberg. A special highlight is the audio station, where stories, rhymes, and jokes by the Pöllauberg humorist Peter Töglhofer provide entertaining amusement.A win for the municipalityThis innovative LEADER project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions and Water Management, the Province of Styria, and the European Union, significantly contributes to relieving the village square and simultaneously promotes community spirit and the attractiveness of the region.See for yourself this unique experience – the Klause adventure path is waiting to be discovered by you!