Stage 14 From Glacier to Wine South Route Tonnerhütte Zirbitzkogel - Obdach

Logo Stage 14 From Glacier to Wine South Route Tonnerhütte Zirbitzkogel - Obdach
Logo Stage 14 From Glacier to Wine South Route Tonnerhütte Zirbitzkogel - Obdach
Tour data
17.18km
865 - 2,395m
Distance
802hm
1,475hm
Ascent
07:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

It goes to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Eastern Alps, to the Zirbitzkogel. On this stage we cross the striking peak in the Seetaler Alps and change from the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park to the Zirbenland with the idyllically situated village of Obdach, home of former ski racer and 3-time world champion Renate Götschl.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Tonnerhütte am Zirbitzkogel

Route
Tonnerhütte
0.1 km
Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus
4.6 km
Waldheimhütte
10.0 km
Rötsch
15.8 km
Groggerhof + Holzlage
17.0 km
Obdach
17.1 km
GH Zeillinger Poco-Loco
17.1 km


Best season
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Description

The Swiss stone pine gives its name to this region and also characterizes its landscape. This noble tree species has been native to the Alpine region since the last ice age. Due to its adaptability, it is also called the "Queen of the Alps". The Swiss stone pine is the lightest of all native coniferous species, its special characteristic being the numerous dark knots. Because of its special structure and properties, Swiss stone pine is also often used as a material for furnishings. In addition, the stone pine has proven positive effects on health.

Directions

Before we start we should ask the senior chef of the house, Reinhard Ferner, for tips along the route, because he surely has the right tip for each of us. Possibly there is no one who knows the hiking area around the Zirbitzkogel and the wishes of the guests like he does. Right from the start, it's uphill on our stage of the hiking route "From Glacier to Wine" with a stopover at the Zirbitzkogel with its shelter only about 20 meters in altitude below the summit cross. Through a section of forest and across meadows, as well as a short stretch on a forest road, we soon reach the Herterhöhe, a beautiful vantage point on the Murtal mountains. The viewing platform also invites you to take a first rest, which should not take too long, because the summit of the Zirbitzkogel is still waiting for us.

We keep straight on and hike here above the tree line to the ridge, where we reach the 2,396 m high Zirbitzkogel with its shelter (Tel. +43 664 9140283) after a few meters on the left. Its name is not derived from the stone pines, as is often assumed, but from the Slovenian zirbiza, which can be translated as red alpine pasture and refers to the frequently occurring rusty-leaved alpine rose, also called alpine bush. The area of the Zirbitzkogel is not only part of the Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park, but is now also designated as a Natura 2000 European protected area.

After visiting the summit and a well-deserved stop at the Schutzhaus, our route continues west to reach the Waldheimhütte (tel. + 43 3578 8205) on trail 320. This popular rustic hut can also be reached from Obdach, our destination, via a beautiful panoramic road. The rest of the way leads us across beautiful meadows, past idyllic farms and through shady forests, which we appreciate especially in midsummer on a hiking tour, directly to Obdach, our destination for today's stage. In the information office we can also get tips for the next stage, which leads us to the Salzstiegl.

Highest point
2,395 m
Endpoint

Obdach

Height profile

Equipment

Proper backpack packing makes many things easier: Pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within reach in a side pocket. All the things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit, including blister plasters, belongs in every rucksack and it is always advisable to dress in layers.

Safety instructions

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six WH questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (are there GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting the incident (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What is the weather like at the site of the incident?

Additional information

Steiermark Tourismus

Tel. +43 316 4003

info@steiermark.com

www.steiermark.com/en

If you would like to hire a  tour operator, simply book with Steiermark Touristik, the official travel agency of Steiermark Tourismus:

Tel. +43 316 4003 450, 

www.steiermark-touristik.com

The Steiermark Touren app, available free of charge on Google Play and the App Store  (Android, iOS), offers detailed first-hand information: brief facts (length, duration, difficulty, ascent and descent/elevation gain, ratings), map, route descriptions, altimeter, compass, peak finder, navigation along the tour. You can also create your own personal lists of favourite tours and sites, store tours and destinations offline, use social media channels, and much more.


Public transportation

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

With Verbundlinie’s BusBahnBim route planner app, planning your journey has never been easier: simply enter towns and/or addresses, stop names or points of interest to check all bus, train and tram connections in Austria. The app is available free of charge for smartphones – on Google Play and in the App Store

Parking

There is a parking lot for hikers at the Tonnerhütte.


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