Discover Neumarkt in Steiermark

Neumarkt in Steiermark is one of the nature park municipalities in Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park.

Nature park, moor and views

Dürnberger Moor is a raised bog with a history dating back approximately 9,000 years to the Ice Age. A path leads from the Oberdorf parking lot, northwest of Vockenberg, via the Anawander farm to the moor and its observation tower. These landmarks make it easier to plan the route: it starts at the parking lot and continues via the farm to the moor.

The 14-metre-high 7 Kirchen Blick tower offers a different vantage point. From there, the view extends from Zirbitzkogel to the Niedere Tauern and encompasses seven churches in the surrounding area. There are different ways to experience nature here: explore the long history of a raised bog or enjoy the wide-ranging view from the tower.

Furtnerteich: water and birdlife

Swimming and fishing are possible at Furtnerteich; there is also a sunbathing lawn and a bathing jetty. Migratory birds use the pond as a breeding site and stopover. A circular path runs along the bird sanctuary there. These options appeal to different interests: time by the water and activities at the lake sit alongside experiencing nature along the circular route.

This distinction can help with planning your day without combining swimming, fishing and the circular walk into a single outing. If you are interested in Furtnerteich, you can first decide whether you would prefer to plan activities by the water or a walk along the bird sanctuary.

Cultural history and remembrance

Forchtenstein Castle in Neumarkt has origins dating back to the middle of the 12th century. Neumarkt’s ring wall was mentioned in a document in 1394 as a fortification. Both details give local history a sense of depth, but refer to different historical aspects: the castle’s origins and the early written reference to the fortification.

Lind Castle offers a different focus. The “Other Homeland Museum” explores recent social and contemporary history and includes a memorial site for the Mauthausen concentration camp subcamp that operated from 1942 to 1945. The range of cultural topics thus extends from medieval origins and the history of fortifications to remembrance of the years when the subcamp was in operation. These historical topics can be explored separately from the landscape and activities by the water.

Hike through the Graggerschlucht gorge

Bionikinsel is the starting point for a hike through the Graggerschlucht gorge. Parking is available in Mühldorf and St. Marein bei Neumarkt; from there, the hike takes about two hours on foot. The approximate walking time gives you a concrete basis for planning your day. Together with the named starting point and the two parking locations, it helps you fit the hike into your stay as a separate activity.

A karst feature in Zeutschach

The Zeutschach spring is a typical karst feature. Its discharge ranges from 90 to 120 litres per second. This figure describes the spring in terms of its water flow and adds a geological perspective to the area’s natural attractions. The raised bog, spring and bird sanctuary represent different aspects of nature; they do not have to be treated as one combined route.

Plan your stay around your own interests

The destinations and topics described offer a range of starting points, from the approximately two-hour hike to the history of the raised bog. Then look for hotels in Neumarkt in Steiermark and choose according to your personal requirements. This way, your choice of destination can reflect the experiences that interest you most.

Discover more destinations: Sankt Blasen, Krakauschatten, Ranten, Teufenbach, Mariahof, Sankt Lambrecht, Mühlen, Krakauhintermühlen

For the higher-level travel overview: Murau District.