Tour data
12.14km
1,544 - 1,914m
Distance
468hm
479hm
Ascent
04:00h
 
Duration
Brief description
A hike in the heart of the Styrian Randgebirge.

We hike from the parking lot of the Alte Almhaus along a forest path to the "Gerti Törl", where the hiking trails divide. Now we keep to the right and follow the marked hiking trail 505 B to climb 300 meters uphill to the summit of the Rappoldkogel, 1928m. The somewhat steeper descent leads us directly to the Salzstiegelhaus. The way back is flatter and leads along the forest path (hiking trail 505) back to the Alte Almhaus.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Altes Almhaus

Route
Altes Almhaus
0.0 km
1580
1.9 km
Salzstiegelhaus
6.3 km
Hirschegger Sattel
6.3 km
1580
10.1 km
Altes Almhaus
12.0 km


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Description

The starting point of this hike is the "Altes Almhaus" mountain inn. From there, hiking trail 505 leads on a flat stretch in the direction of the Rappoldkogel. On the left side you can see the stone statue of the Virgin Mary in the distance - church services are always held there in summer. Follow trail 505 to the "Gerti-Thörl" where the Rappoldkogel tour branches off from trail 505 with trail number 505B. The ascent to the Rappoldkogel begins slowly (only experienced hikers should consider the Rappoldkogel variant) - a leisurely and slow pace is taken on a hiking trail to the summit of the Rappoldkogel (1900m) - from the summit there is a wonderful distant view of the Mur valley - after the obligatory summit photo, the trail continues in the direction of the Salzstiegelhütte - immediately after the summit, a few stone steps lead downwards where a beautiful hiking trail follows the steps. After approx. 2.5 hours from the start, you reach the Salzstiegelhütte - tasty home-cooked meals invite you to linger and relax - freshly strengthened, you return to the Alte Almhaus on hiking trail marker 505 - a flat, wide trail (a cross-country ski trail in winter) - walking time approx. 1.5 hours.

Directions

Altes Almhaus - Rappoldkogel - Salzstieglhaus- Altes Almhaus

Highest point
1,914 m
Endpoint

Altes Almhaus

Height profile

Equipment
 Backpack with rain cover Telescopic / hiking poles Mountain / hiking boots Gloves: waterproof and warming Headgear / sunglasses Outerwear: Onion layer system, T-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood Hiking pants Seat pad Drinking bottle / thermos flask (on cooler days a warming drink is pleasant) Snack First aid kit with blister plaster and tick tongs

Other important equipment

Route descriptionDetailed plan of the hike Hiking map: For overview a map in scale 1 : 50 000 of the respective region GPS device cell phone
Safety instructions
For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021) Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance! Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals! Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs! Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash! Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows! If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible! When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals! Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected! If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly! Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

 

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at - 6/2021)

 

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time. Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest. Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest! In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

 

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

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

Please note that the ascent and descent can be quite steep in parts. 

Additional information

Arrival

Exit Zeltweg West on the Murtalschnellstraße, bypass Zeltweg to Weißkirchen, continue in the direction of Voitsberg on the Gaberlbundestrasse B77 to the Gaberl pass.

Public transportation

This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.

Parking

NEW: Gaberl car park is subject to a fee, € 3 coins in the machine, 


Author
The tour Rappoldkogel is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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