Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria

Places to visit near Pusterwald

Pusterwald is a town in Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria, home to about 450 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 2 caves. The must-see places are Schloss Hanfelden (14 km), Frauenburg (15 km) and Maria Loretto (17 km).

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Pusterwald, Styria
Pusterwald, Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pusterwald at a glance

Location
Bezirk Murtal district, Styria, Austria
Population
about 450
Coordinates
47.3061° N, 14.3756° E
Places within 50 km
61 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Pusterwald

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pusterwald: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Pusterwald, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Pusterwald

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Großer Bösenstein (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Bösenstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Greim · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Pölshals Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Pletzen · viewpoint · Bezirk Murtal · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Rettlkirchspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Murau · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Geierhaupt · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~26 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Pusterwald

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Schloss Hanfelden (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pusterwald

29 churches within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Maria Loretto (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pusterwald

22 caves within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Wildfrauenhöhle (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pusterwald

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Spechtensee (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Pusterwald

10 museums within 100 km of Pusterwald. The closest is Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Pusterwald

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pusterwald
  2. 23 km Greim · viewpoint, Bezirk Murau
  3. 28 km Frauenburg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  4. 10 km Schloss Hanfelden · heritage site, Bezirk Murtal
  5. 7 km Maria Loretto · church, Bezirk Murtal
  6. 25 km Großer Bösenstein · viewpoint, Bezirk Kirchdorf
  7. 19 km Back to Pusterwald

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From travellers near Pusterwald

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How to reach Pusterwald

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pusterwald by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30116Großer Bösenstein (19 km)
    Forts & heritage1793Schloss Hanfelden (14 km)
    Churches529Maria Loretto (17 km)
    Caves222Wildfrauenhöhle (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Spechtensee (44 km)
    Museums410Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (33 km)
    Other attractions15Stift Seckau (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Gesäuse National Park (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Stromboding Wasserfall (60 km)

    Pusterwald: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pusterwald?

    Schloss Hanfelden (heritage site, about 14 km), Frauenburg (heritage site, about 15 km), Maria Loretto (church, about 17 km), Großer Bösenstein (viewpoint, about 19 km), Greim (viewpoint, about 23 km), Pölshals Pass (viewpoint, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pusterwald?

    61 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 2 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pusterwald?

    Großer Bösenstein, about 19 km by road; Greim (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pusterwald?

    Schloss Hanfelden, about 14 km by road; Frauenburg (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pusterwald?

    Maria Loretto, about 17 km by road; Kalvarienkirche (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pusterwald?

    Start in Pusterwald, visit Greim, then Frauenburg, then Schloss Hanfelden, then Maria Loretto, then Großer Bösenstein, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pusterwald?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Pusterwald

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pusterwald’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pusterwald on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.