Vogau: Floodplain, Moor and Roman Traces

Vogau combines an experience of nature with an unusually tangible past. The floodplain and moor circular trail leads through Vogau, Obervogau and Straß. There are also Roman finds, memories of shipping on the Mur, the bridge saints at the Mur Bridge near Ehrenhausen and the preserved plague cross. This makes Vogau ideal for travel planning that combines shared outdoor activity with cultural discoveries.

Experience the Floodplain Landscape and Circular Trail

The floodplain and moor circular trail is the most important starting point for anyone who wants to explore Vogau on foot. Its route leads through Vogau, Obervogau and Straß, offering an opportunity to include several places in one experience of nature. Aupark Vogau provides access to the floodplain and moor circular trail. If you enjoy combining your stay with a walk or a longer stretch of trail, you can therefore include Aupark in your daily plans.

For families, the Vogau children's playground at Obere Dorfstraße 6 is also one of the town's specific points of interest. It features traditional play equipment and a drinking fountain.

Roman History with Vivid Details

Vogau was demonstrably inhabited during the Roman period from 16 BC to AD 476. This long time span gives the town's history a clear historical framework. It becomes particularly vivid through the finds from 1877: Roman hamlets and a villa were discovered during excavation work in the municipality of Vogau.

The Roman villa found in Vogau had a poured floor paved with square and hexagonal tiles. It also had underfloor heating. Such architectural details make the Roman past more tangible than a mere date. If you are interested in ancient settlement history and historical building methods, this subject area forms a distinct focus of your trip.

The History of the Mur and Visible Places of Remembrance

The Mur also shaped the history of the area. Shipping on the Mur played an important role from the 13th century until the first half of the 19th century. Another historical point of reference is located at the Mur Bridge near Ehrenhausen: two of the four bridge saints of the municipality of Vogau stand there. The figures of Saint John of Nepomuk and Saint Nicholas are approximately 2.5 metres tall.

The plague cross at the intersection of Querstraße and Römerstraße is still preserved today and serves as a warning reminder. Together with the bridge saints and the Roman finds, it creates a picture of history that connects different eras.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Vogau, it helps to decide on the desired focus of your stay. If you would like to make the floodplain and moor circular trail the centrepiece, Vogau is one of the places through which the trail passes. This means planning begins not with just any accommodation, but with the experiences you want to shape your trip.

Arrival from the Direction of Graz

From Graz, the floodplain and moor circular trail can be reached via the A9 and then via the Vogau exit. This specific travel information supports planning when the circular trail is a fixed destination. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can then decide whether the nature trail or the historical themes should be the focus of your stay.

Further Places for Travel Planning

Sankt Andrä-Höch, Gabersdorf, Leibnitz, Labitschberg, Neudorf im Sausal, Oberhaag, Sulztal, Straß In Der Steiermark

To the overarching travel overview: Leibnitz.