Pöllau am Greim: Hiking, Winter Trails and Local Traditions

Pöllau am Greim opens up a journey between striking mountain trails, winter summit experiences and vibrant local traditions. Greimhütte, the Greim summit and distinctive local customs give your stay a variety of facets. This allows you to choose your accommodation based on whether you are primarily planning mountain tours, looking for a snowshoe tour or want to discover the cultural characteristics of Pöllau am Greim.

Summit loop across alpine pastures and mountain ridges

The Greim summit loop leads from Greimhütte through alpine pastureland along AV Trail No. 929 to the summit of Greim at 2,474 m. On the descent, the loop passes over Sandkogel and follows AV Trail No. 928 to the Schöneben car park, which is also described as a viewpoint. The route therefore offers a clearly described course with different trail sections. If you include this tour in your travel plans, you should take both the starting point and the return route into account.

The road to Greimhütte follows the steeply rising Greimstraße for 7 km. Of this distance, 2 km are on an asphalt road and 5 km on a gravel road. These details help you assess the journey to the starting point of your hike in line with your plans. There are also car parks directly at Greimhütte for the Greim snowshoe tour.

Snowshoe tour and views of Murau

There is a snowshoe tour on Greim that runs largely along broad ridges above the tree line and leads to the summit of Greim. From the summit, you can enjoy panoramic views of the winter landscape of the Murau district. This combination of open ridges and expansive views makes the tour an independent winter experience that differs from the summer summit loop.

The Greimhütte loop also has a different focus. It leads from Hintere Pöllau across meadows and through forests to the tree line. This gives you a choice of different landscapes when planning your trip: alpine pastureland and summit trails, broad winter ridges or meadow and forest sections. Greimhütte offers impressive views of the surrounding mountain landscape and is open from May to October. During this period, it invites visitors to enjoy culinary refreshments.

Local traditions in Pöllau am Greim

In addition to the trails, local customs shape the character of the destination. In August 2022, a memorial stone was erected on public land opposite the Pöllau am Greim chapel. Every year on All Saints’ Day, a floral arrangement is placed at the memorial stone. This annual occasion provides a specific insight into the local culture of remembrance.

Another special occasion is the traditional Faschingrennen carnival procession on Rose Monday in Pöllau am Greim. The custom of “bear hunting” is maintained as part of the event. “Bear hunting” is performed every five years and is incorporated into the traditional Faschingrennen carnival procession. The Faschingrennen in Pöllau am Greim is listed as intangible UNESCO cultural heritage. If you are interested in regional traditions, it is therefore worth checking your travel dates and local event schedules particularly carefully.

Choose a holiday apartment based on your desired travel experience

When looking for a holiday apartment in Pöllau am Greim, you can first determine your preferred daily rhythm. For a trip focused on hiking, the Greim summit loop, the Greimhütte loop and the trails to the tree line are important points of reference. Those who want to experience winter landscapes should focus on the Greim snowshoe tour, the car parks at Greimhütte and the panoramic views across the Murau district. For cultural discoveries, the Faschingrennen carnival procession, “bear hunting” and the memorial stone opposite the chapel are the main attractions.

In the surroundings of Pöllau am Greim, the Eselsberg Alpine Adventure Trail also offers a playful place to explore. At the water playground on the Eselsberg stream, the listed stations include a humming stone and an Archimedean spiral. This allows you to weigh up intense days in the mountains, winter views, regional traditions and another nearby attraction when choosing your accommodation, without limiting your trip to just one type of experience.

For the overarching travel overview: Sankt Peter am Kammersberg.