Naturpark Almenland, Nature park in Styria, Austria

Naturpark Almenland covers 253 km² in the Graz Highlands of Styria, around the Teichalm and Sommeralm, at elevations from 464 to 1,720 m. It is Europe's largest connected low-alpine pasture area, spanning six municipalities including Fladnitz/Teichalm and Breitenau/Hochlantsch. The landscape mixes subalpine meadows, limestone cliffs such as the Hochlantschkalk, slate areas, and forests.

Naturpark Almenland was founded in 2006 and covers 253 km² across six municipalities, from 464 to 1720 m. The open pastures were created by clearing forest over centuries; trees survived only on slopes too steep for grazing, and scattered maples once fed cattle during sudden winter weather.

At the Teichalmsee stands Almi, a 6 m high and 10 m long wooden ox built entirely of wood and 22,400 wooden shingles. It points to the pasture use of the Almenland for the Almochse, whose tender meat is valued beyond the region. A roughly 1.5 km wood sculpture trail with an educational path runs from Nechnitz up the Gschaidberg, with several carved animals along the way.

The park features marked cycling and hiking paths that link various mountain lodges, with e-bike charging stations available throughout. Winter months bring snow sports options, though checking weather conditions beforehand helps ensure a safe visit.

The area holds one of Europe's largest connected alpine pasture systems, where around 3000 cattle graze and actively shape the landscape. These animals also produce the regional ALMO beef, which comes from this traditional grazing practice.