Trofaiach: Nature Trails, Culture and Regional Discoveries

Trofaiach combines diverse trails, mountain activities and a remarkable cultural history. Anyone wishing to combine a trip with nature experiences and discoveries in the town will find a variety of options here: The Styrian Iron Trail circular hiking route runs directly through Trofaiach, while the museum, churches, historic buildings and regional cuisine provide further highlights.

Hiking, nature and outdoor activities around Trofaiach

The town offers several themed trails for an active day out. Along the bird education trail in Kehrwald, 15 information boards each introduce two bird species found there. This makes it possible to combine a hike with observations in nature, without the route itself being the sole focus. There is also a Kneipp facility along the Panorama Trail.

The forest education trail is divided into seven stations. These focus on the forest as a habitat and recreational area. The trail is located 1.5 kilometres from the centre of Trofaiach and is considered easy to reach. When planning your day, this distance can provide useful guidance if you would like to combine an outing in nature with a stay in the town.

Trofaiach lies directly on the Styrian Iron Trail circular hiking route. In addition, Naturfreunde Trofaiach offers guided hikes in the Styrian mountains. During the summer months and the transitional seasons, outings on the mountain biking trails around Trofaiach are also on the Naturfreunde programme. Those who prefer to travel on horseback will find numerous signposted riding trails through idyllic forests in Trofaiach. Reiting Trofaiach Golf Club completes the range with an 18-hole golf course.

Discover the town's cultural history

The Trofaiach Museum is located in Stibichhofen Castle in the centre of the town. The archaeological department displays remarkable artefacts from prehistory and early history. These include finds from the hilltop settlement on the Kulm near Trofaiach dating from around 800 BC, as well as finds from the Trofaiach area.

The religious buildings also tell of the town's long history. The parish church of St Rupert was first documented in 1195. The Curate Benefice of the Holy Trinity has been documented as the Salvator Church since 1195. The organ of the Trinity Church in Trofaiach is one of the oldest organs in Austria. These sites are particularly suitable for visitors who wish to incorporate historical connections and religious culture into their trip.

The historic building known as “Simon Mühle” is located in the heart of Trofaiach. For many centuries, the mill played a central role in the lives of the people of Trofaiach as an important supplier of food. In the upper part of the “Kost´n”, visitors can also experience everyday school life from the early 20th century at school desks and a teacher's desk, with numerous teaching materials and various educational aids.

The right holiday apartment for planning your trip

Which holiday apartment in Trofaiach is right for your trip depends primarily on your preferred focus. If you are planning hikes, guided mountain tours or mountain bike outings, the nature and outdoor activities can shape the framework of your daily plans. For travellers interested in culture, the museum, historic churches, Simon Mühle and the “Kost´n” take centre stage. Accommodation in the town provides a starting point from which you can organise your interests for each day of your trip.

There is also a specific place to go for a pleasurable outing: Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg serves hearty, homemade dishes that reflect the flavours of the region. At the Krumpenloipe cross-country ski trail, free parking is available directly at the entrance by the car park.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to consider other destinations at the same regional level as Trofaiach, you can find information about Proleb, Präbichl, Niklasdorf, Kraubath An Der Mur, Radmer, Wald Am Schoberpass, Kammern Im Liesingtal and Mautern In Steiermark.

For the higher-level travel overview: Leoben.