Eppenstein is a very small town in Styria, Austria, set in scenic hill country at the edge of alpine foothills. It appeals to travelers looking for quiet mountain air and out-of-the-way history, with easy access to higher terrain and viewpoints.
For big landscapes, nearby ranges and peaks shape many visits: Koralpe is an Austrian mountain range known for hiking and skiing, while Zirbitzkogel is an alpine peak popular with hikers. Hochtor is a high mountain pass in the Gesäuse range, valued for its scenic views, and Ingeringsee adds an alpine lake setting with mountain scenery.
Historic sights in the wider area include Seckau Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with a Romanesque-Gothic church, and Saint Lambert’s Abbey, known for its medieval abbey ruins. For a different side of Styrian heritage, Erzberg mine is a massive open-pit iron ore mine.
