Route to the Stolzalpe summit

Logo Route to the Stolzalpe summit
Logo Route to the Stolzalpe summit
Tour data
14.18km
809 - 1,808m
Distance
956hm
973hm
Ascent
04:30h
 
Duration
Brief description

This particularly rewarding hike runs from the district town of Murau up to the summit of the Stolzalpe.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

WM-Halle Murau

Route
Murau (829 m)
0.4 km
Messkapelle zum Hl. Erlöser
2.3 km
Stolzalpe
2.5 km
Kapelle mit historischem Wegkreuz
6.7 km
Stolzalpe (1,817 m)
7.0 km
Stolzalpe
11.6 km
Messkapelle zum Hl. Erlöser
11.7 km
Murau (829 m)
13.8 km


Best season
Jan
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Description

The Stolzalpe lies north of Murau and is one of the most climactically favoured regions in Styria. A municipality by the same name sits on the sunny south-facing slopes, home to the well-known general and orthopaedic state hospital Murtal Standort Stolzalpe. If you have time, visit the Gesundheitswerkstätte (Health Factory) at the state hospital - Haus II, which has a beautifully designed flight of steps leading up to it. Then it's on up to the summit through forestland. Stop for a break at the wooden summit chapel with sandstone cross before reaching the summit cross. This is where you will find the summit register, where you can record your mountain victory for posterity.

Directions
From the starting point of the WM-Halle Murau you march about 100m westwards to the pedestrian traffic light, here you cross the main road. Pass the Billa entrance on the right. After about 50m follow the signs 938 direction Stolzalpe uphill. From 1.060m to the church (1.204m) you have to walk along the road a few times until you reach the nicely laid out stairway to the LKH/Haus II (1.296m). The trail then continues on a gravel road to the Fernerhütte (not managed, 1,445m). The marked hiking trail in this area is also designated as a Styrian circular hiking trail and long-distance hiking trail 909. From the Fernerhütte, the hiking trail and forest path alternate several times. The last short steep section leads to the 1,810m Franz-Kerda hut with the chapel and summit book. Nevertheless, you have not yet reached the actual summit. This one reaches after two small counter ascents in approx. 5 minutes (1.817m).

The way back follows the route already known from the outward journey.

Highest point
1,808 m
Endpoint

Stolzalpe summit - Murau

Height profile

Equipment

Sturdy footwear with high-grip soles, protection against the rain, the cold and the sun, enough drink, hiking maps, emergency equipment (dressings, blister pads, etc.)
Packing your rucksack properly makes things much easier: pack heavy items first. Your water bottle should always be stored within reach in a side pocket. Items used often, such as sun glasses, camera, maps, etc., go on top.

Safety instructions

Plan your tours carefully & stay flexible.
Bring the right equipment.
Check current weather information.
Cancel your trip in the event of poor weather.
If there is an accident, remain calm. Emergency mountain rescue number: 140
Take your rubbish with you.
Act calmly when encountering animals on the mountain pastures (alps).
Always keep dogs on a lead.

Tips

The summit register is not located at the summit cross, but in the chapel about five minutes' walk below the peak.

Additional information

The ideal time for this tour is from May to October.


Directions
Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here in the direction of Murau. In Murau, after the second traffic circle, the WM Halle is located on the left side.

Coming from Murau via Ranten (or Stadl an der Mur), drive straight on to Murau. The WM Halle is located after the double traffic circle on the left side.

Public transportation
With the BusBahnBim app from Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train and streetcar connections in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the App Store.

ÖBB www.oebb.at | Verbundlinie Steiermark www.busbahnbim.at 

Parking
  • World Cup hall/indoor swimming pool Murau
  • Public parking in the city of Murau (Attention to the parking time!)

Author
The tour Route to the Stolzalpe summit is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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General info

Cultural/Historical
A lot of view
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