Almenwanderung zu Gams und Edelweiss

Logo Almenwanderung zu Gams und Edelweiss
Logo Almenwanderung zu Gams und Edelweiss
Tour data
17.62km
766 - 1,952m
Distance
1,188hm
1,102hm
Ascent
05:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

Day hike via Bürgeralm, Mitteralm and Fölzalm with Hochschwab view, alpine flower wealth, "Gamsblick guarantee" and cozy huts.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Route
Aflenz Kurort
Pierergut
1.2 km
Gasthof Schönleitenblick
4.4 km
Zlackensattel
8.5 km
Fölzsattel (1,626 m)
12.0 km
Fölzalm
13.5 km
Herzerhütte
13.5 km
Gasthof Schwabenbartl
17.6 km


Best season
Jan
Feb
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Description

On foot, by private car or cab via the toll road or with the double chairlift (information on travel times and prices at www.aflenzer-buergeralm.at) to the Aflenzer Bürgeralm (1510 m) and on to the Schönleiten (1810 m), past the western abruptness of the Endriegel, on to the Zlackensattel (1743 m) and to the Mitteralm, descent to the Fölzsattel (1626 m) and to the Fölzalm (1484 m). From there descent to the Schwabenbartl in the Fölzgraben. On this tour chamois and marmots await us, a magnificent Hochschwab view and at the Hofertalscharte we enjoy a wonderful deep view into the Seetal and to Seewiesen.

Directions
The starting point or valley location for this hike is Aflenz Kurort (765 m).

From Aflenz Kurort we reach the Aflenzer Bürgeralm (1510 m) either on foot (walking time approx. 2 hours), via the toll road (passable from May to October) or with the double chairlift (operating times 2020: May 30 to October 26 each Saturday, Sunday and holiday from 9-17 hrs).

From the Almboden we hike over the Schönleiten (1810 m) and the Zlakensattel (1743 m) to the plateau of the Mitteralm (1920 m), from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Hochschwab south face and the surrounding mountains.

On the way you are sure to see some representatives of the largest European population of chamois. In June and July, the view sweeps over arnica, edelweiss, alpine carnations, auricula and various species of gentian - then the Hochschwab is one magnificent alpine flower garden.

After the descent to the Fölzsattel (1626 m) you reach the Fölzalm (1484 m) at the foot of wild climbing rocks such as Fölzstein, Winkelkogel, Schartenspitze and Mitteralpenturm.

Descent from the Fölzalm into the Fölzgraben to the Schwabenbartl (814 m).

Trail conditions: road, forest trail, alpine marked trails and paths.Refreshment stops: At the Aflenzer Bürgeralm - Almrauschhütte (tel. 03861/22125 or 0664/7635035), Schönleitenhaus (tel. 0664/5999715, www.schoenleitenhaus.at), Grasserhütte on the Fölzalm (tel. 03861/3622 or 2697, www.grasserhuette.jimdosite.com) and Alpengasthof Schwabenbartl (tel. 03861/3334).Difficulty: mediumTotal walking time: 5.5 hours from Aflenzer Bürgeralm, 7 hours from Aflenz Kurort - recommended for experienced walkers and mountain experts!TIP! Combiticket: ascent with the double chairlift (May 30 to October 26, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to the Aflenz Bürgeralm and cab ride back from the Schwabenbartl at 4:45 p.m. to the starting point (price: € 14,- per person).

Highest point
1,952 m
Endpoint

Alpengasthof Schwabenbartl

Height profile

Equipment

Mountain bootsIn any case, the following should be put in the backpack as a precaution: rain, wind and cold protection, first-aid kit, sunscreen, provisions for the tour and a drinking bottle (instead of cans!).

Safety instructions

Mountain rescue: Emergency call 140

Tips

After the descent to Schwabenbartl, a cool footbath in the crystal-clear Fölzbach is a must!


Directions

From the south: From Kapfenberg on the B20From the north: Via Mariazell and the Seeberg on the B20From the east: Via Semmering on the S6 to Kapfenberg and further on the B20

Public transportation
By train to train station Bruck/Mur or Kapfenberg and from there by bus to Aflenz Kurort.Line 171 (Bruck/Mur - Aflenz - Turnau) orLine 172 (Bruck/Mur - Aflenz - Mariazell)Information about train and bus at www.oebb.at and www.verbundlinie.at

Regional cab companies:Cab Hochschwabreisen (Tel. 03861/2400), Taxi Gombotz (Tel. 03862/24990) and Taxi Steiner (Tel. 03862/51333 18).

Parking

There are various parking options in the village (these are marked), as well as sufficient parking at the valley station of the double chairlift Aflenz Bürgeralm.


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General info

Refreshment stop
Healthy climate
Insider tip
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
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