Salzstiegl - Speikkogel

Name: Salzstiegl - Speikkogel
Rating: 4

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6.25km

1,542 - 1,962m

Distance

413hm

411hm

Ascent

02:45h

Duration

Erlebnisregion Murtal

Brief description: Quick summit climb with a magnificent view from the Salzstiegelhaus (1543m) to the Speikkogel (1993m).
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Saltzstieglhaus
Route: Hirschegger Sattel mountain pass

Salzstiegelhaus restaurant
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Salzstiegelhaus restaurant
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Hirschegger Sattel mountain pass
6.2 km
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Description: From the Salzstiegelhaus, Murtal/ Styria in a southwesterly direction on trail 505, the trail goes moderately uphill into the forest. Slowly the forest thins out and you reach the Hahnsattel (1713m). Now you follow the mark 520 up the first real ascent. After about 1 ½ hours you reach the Speikkogel via the comfortable mossy alpine pasture ground. In good weather you can see the Seetaler Alps with the Zirbitzkogel from there.
Afterwards, you return to the Salzstiegelhaus via the same path.

The trail from Speikkogel to Salzstiegelhaus is part of the 15th stage of the Styrian long-distance hiking trail "From Glacier to Wine".

Trail conditions: forest trail, meadow trail, marked trails
Directions: From the Salzstiegelhaus in a southwesterly direction on trail 505, the trail goes moderately uphill into the forest. Slowly the forest thins out and you reach the Hahnsattel (1713m). Now you follow the mark 520 up the first real ascent. After about 1 ½ hours you reach the Speikkogel via the comfortable mossy alpine pasture ground. In good weather you can see the Seetaler Alps with the Zirbitzkogel from there. Afterwards, you return to the Salzstiegelhaus via the same path.
Highest point: 1,962 m
Endpoint: Salzstieglhaus
Height profile
Equipment: Dress appropriately for a hike:

Wear weather-appropriate, durable clothing. In any case, the clothing should protect you from possible rain and cold or sun and heat.
Even low mountain ranges often hold meteorological surprises. It is not uncommon, even in June, for a cold snap to occur at higher altitudes.
Sandals, bathing slippers, even sneakers are not the appropriate footwear for a hike.
Use hiking boots with ankle protection. Make sure they have a good tread and grip. After rain showers, it can be very slippery in the forest, even in summer, on roots, leaves and stones.
Safety instructions: In order to really enjoy a hike in the Zirbenland and relax, please note the following points:

Plan your stages according to your condition and ability. Take your time. Organize your energy very well, take enough breaks.
There are very long sections. Not everywhere there are possibilities to stop for refreshments. For a long-distance hiker it goes without saying that he should have enough drinks (and snacks) with him.
Adapt your behavior to the respective conditions, both meteorological and ground conditions. Study the weather forecast daily.
Pay attention to yourself and other hikers
Tips: Depending on your condition, the hiking tour can be extended on the well-marked hiking trail 520 to the Hofalmkogel, Ameringkogel and Größenberg.
Directions: Packer Bundesstraße (B70) via Hirschegg to the Salzstiegelhaus or via Weißkirchen through the Feistritzgraben towards Salzstiegel / Hirschegg.
You can also reach the starting point Salzstiegelhaus by bike. Directly at the Salzstiegelhaus there is a separate "Bike & Hike" - parking lot, where the bike can be safely locked.
Public transportation: This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.
Parking: Salzstiegelhaus parking lot