With snowshoes from hut to hut

Logo With snowshoes from hut to hut
Logo With snowshoes from hut to hut
Tour data
13.71km
1,617 - 1,911m
Distance
527hm
534hm
Ascent
05:00h
 
Duration
Brief description
A snowshoe hike in the Murtal adventure region with great refreshment stops.
Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Alpengasthof Sabathy (1620 m)

Route
Alpengasthof Sabathy
0.0 km
Rothaidenhütte
10.0 km
Alpengasthof Sabathy
13.7 km


Best season
Aug
Sep
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Description

This snowshoe hike takes us to an area that is known for its large, closed pine tree population and therefore also has the name, the Zirbenland Styria. Its center and extremely popular destination for sports enthusiasts who storm it in summer and winter is the 2396 m high Zirbitzkogel. The goal of our tour is not the summit, but the path across the wide alpine pastures, through the soothing stone pine forest and to the well-known refreshment stops, Waldheimhütte and Alpengasthof Sabathy. In addition, above the tree line, a magnificent view of the Obdacher Sattel, the Stubalpe, the Judenburg-Knittelfeld basin and the Seckau Alps towering behind it awaits us. A wonderful snowshoe area on the eastern side of the Seetaler Alps in the Murtal adventure region, which promises a lot and keeps it.

Directions

From our starting point, the parking lot at Alpengasthof Sabathy (1), 1620 m, we follow the slightly ascending Zirbitz hiking trail 316 to the Linderhütte (2), 1733 m. Immediately after the hut we turn slightly left onto trail 47. The rarely tracked trail through a pine forest leads first slightly downhill to the stream, over a wooden bridge and then briefly steeply uphill. We continue to follow the path, which after a right-hand bend leads left uphill to a forest road. From here we already have a wonderful view. When we reach the crossing point (3), 1880 m, on the ridge, we are already above the timberline and can see the Rothaidenhütte directly below us. The trail now leads slightly uphill along the eastern slope until we reach the junction (4), 1900 m, with trail 320, which leads us to the lift station of a drag lift and from there, along the edge of the slope, to the Waldheim Hut (5), 1614 m. Here is a good place for a break before we climb back up to the top station of the lift and pass the lift house on the right to reach a signpost in the direction of Rothaidenhütte. On this well-marked route we finally reach the Rothaidenhütte (6), 1836 m, in a sheltered hollow. After a short ascent towards the ridge, we meet the wooden signpost that shows us the way back.

Highest point
1,911 m
Endpoint

Alpengasthof Sabathy (1620 m)

Height profile

Equipment
Apart from the most necessary equipment, such as snowshoes, poles, etc., we recommend that you bring orientation aids (bus pole, map, GPS), avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. We have taken this checklist from the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria and summarized it for you, so that it will be helpful for your next snowshoe hike.

SnowshoesTelescopic poles with snow plateWaterproof mountain boots or lined winter mountain bootsBackpack: If the snowshoes have to be carried, a backpack with a lid buckle is necessary.Gloves: waterproof and warmingHeadgearGaiters: If there are no closable leg cuffs on the pants.Pants: Ski pants are rather not recommended, because they are often too warm, but we need waterproof and warming pants.Warming outerwear: Onion layering system, t-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood.Sunglasses: Very important, as snow reflects up to 95% of the light.Creams: Protective measures for the skin are important against both the sun and the cold.Headlamp: In winter it gets dark early, especially in the forest it can often be very dark when dusk begins.Thermos: On cooler days a warming drink is pleasant.Snack or snackFirst aid kit Other important items of equipment:

Cell phoneTour descriptionMap: For overview a map in scale 1:50.000 of the respective region and a detailed plan of the hikeGPS deviceAvalanche transceiver (avalanche transceiver), shovel and probeThis list and also the safety instructions have been summarized by the authors of the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria. You are welcome to use these texts, but we kindly ask you to mention the copyright "Rother Schneeschuhführer Steiermark".

Safety instructions
When choosing a snowshoe tour, weather, snow and avalanche situation are essential criteria. Basically, the decision of the tour depends on your own experience and basic physical condition. In advance, factors such as weather, avalanche situation report and equipment must be clarified in detail. A clear description of how to prepare for a snowshoe hike can be found in the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria from page 14 to 20. Even if you have prepared perfectly, you must also take into account the given weather and snow conditions and the physical condition of the day during the hike itself. Thus, there is one important basic rule: please turn around if the hike becomes too strenuous or if the external conditions require it.

Walking times: The indicated walking time is to be understood as a guideline, as it depends on the snow conditions, the terrain and the presence of a trail. The individual condition and the stamina for strenuous trail work also play an important role. Sometimes the duration of the tour can change significantly due to large amounts of new snow, broken slush, soft sulzing snow, etc.

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Avalanche info:

www.lawine-steiermark.at

Weather service:

www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria:

https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Tips
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Snowshoe rental: Alpengasthof Sabathy

Additional information
Alpengasthof Sabathy, Tel.: +43 3578 8230, 8742 Obdach, Granitzen 32, www.alpengasthof-sabathy.at

Waldheimhütte, Tel.: +43 3578 8205, 8742 St. Anna am Lavantegg, Lavantegg 57, info from the tourism association


Arrival
From Judenburg via the B78 to Obdach. There through the village and follow the signs to Alpengasthof Sabathy (30 km, approx. 35 minutes).

 

From Wolfsberg to Twimberg and via the B78 to Obdach. There through the village and follow the signs to Alpengasthof Sabathy (47 km, approx. 55 minutes).

 

By car to snowshoe hiking - a few things to watch out for!

Good winter tires are an absolute MUST!Ice scraper, snow broom, de-icer for the door locks and a small shovel belong to the basic equipment.Put snow chains and a tow rope in the car, even if you are not good with them yourself. Helping and knowledgeable hikers are always available on the mountain!Clear the car completely of snow and ice, especially sweep off the roof of the car completely.When parking, make sure you leave room for other motorists.Always park so that the rest of the roadway remains clear for cars, logging trucks, and snow removal vehicles.Find out about the snow situation on the access road or parking facilities before setting off. (hut host, webcams)

Public transportation
There is no public transport connection to the starting point of the tour.

General information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at

Parking
Large parking lot at the Alpengasthof Sabathy.

access to the car park


Author
The tour With snowshoes from hut to hut is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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