- Brief description
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Stanglhütte in Gleingraben
- Route
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Maria Schnee5.7 kmGleinalm Schutzhaus5.7 km
- Best season
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AugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJul
- Description
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The crossing at Gleinalmsattel is a popular year-round hiking destination in the Murtal adventure region. In the summer months, the place is usually bustling with activity, as the Gleinalm shelter and the Maria Schnee church attract many visitors. In winter, on the other hand, it is quiet and lonely and the snow cover gives a completely different character to this special place, which was already known and frequented in Roman times. The snowshoe hike is well suited for beginners, as you can comfortably hike along a forest road with a steady ascent, moving in "avalanche-safe" terrain. Directly at the saddle is the Gleinalm church Maria Schnee, which was built at the beginning of the 18th century and is often confused with the high alpine church Maria Schnee because of the same patron saint. After it burned to the ground in 2004, it was rebuilt with attention to detail. In the summer months there are the popular mountain masses on several dates, on these days it is also allowed to drive up to just below the shelter.
- Directions
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From the starting point Stanglhütte (1), 1026 m, a forest road leads in the direction of Gleinalm-Schutzhaus. For now we follow the cleared forest road, parallel to the Gleinbach, until we reach the road junction (2), 1083 m, Zeißmannhütte / Gleinalm-Schutzhaus and keep going in the direction of Gleinalm. After a few meters the forest road climbs more steeply. Passing a hay hut, we keep to the right at the next junction. Immediately afterwards we see on the left a clearing with a small farmstead vlg. Stadlmoar. After the first kilometers in the forest we enjoy the view of the Roßbachkogel (1848 m). The gradient along the forest road is constant and the path leads more or less straight ahead. Only in the last third of the ascent do we hike up the forest road in serpentines until we see the entrance to the hiking trail on the right after 5.5 km. Another short stretch along a sunken path and we reach the Gleinalmsattel (3), 1586 m, with the church Maria Schnee and the shelter, which is closed in winter. The way back is via the ascent route.
- Highest point
- 1,584 m
- Endpoint
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Stanglhütte in Gleingraben
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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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. Snowshoes Telescopic poles with snow plate Waterproof mountain boots or lined winter mountain boots Backpack: If the snowshoes have to be carried, a backpack with a lid buckle is necessary. Gloves: waterproof and warming Headgear Gaiters: 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 snack First aid kit
Other important equipment
Cell phone Tour description Map: For overview a map in scale 1:50.000 of the respective region and a detailed plan of the hike GPS device Avalanche 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
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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 considerably 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:
Weather service:
Direct link mountain weather Styria:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark
- Tips
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If you want to extend the snowshoe tour, you can hike up to the Speikkogel (1988 m) in good visibility. Wonderful view!
- Additional information
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Restaurant Gästehaus Seiger, Tel.: +43 3515 4237, 8715 St. Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, St. Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld 8, www.seiger.at
Landgasthof Friedl, Tel.: +43 660 6525102, 8715 St. Lorenzen bei Knittelfeld, St. Lorenzen 31, www.landgasthof-friedl.at
KM Hotel und Restaurant Murtal, Tel.: +43 3512 82289, 8720 St. Margarethen bei Knittelfeld, Gobernitz 15, www.murtal-rooms.at
- Directions
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From St. Michael in Upper Styria via the Murtal expressway S36 (subject to toll sticker) to Knittelfeld (Knittelfeld-Ost exit) (22 km, approx. 15 minutes) and continue via Glein to the starting point (total 38 km, approx. 40 minutes).
From Judenburg also via the Murtal expressway S36 (vignette required) to Knittelfeld-Ost and further via Glein to the parking lot (35 km, approx. 40 minutes).
By car to snowshoeing - 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 are part of 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
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There is no public transport connection to the starting point of the tour.
General information about public transport to the region: www.verbundlinie.at
Murtal Taxi, Tel.: +43 660 1018101, 8740 Zeltweg, www.murtal-taxi.at
Cab Jäger, Tel.: +43 3512 44833, 8720 Knittelfeld
Cab Steiner, Tel.: +43 3512 71718, 8720 Knittelfeld
- Parking
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There is a parking lot just before the Stanglhütte.
- Author
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The tour Snowshoe hike to the Gleinalm saddle is used by outdooractive.com provided.
