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Natterriegel via Mittagskogel

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  • Parkplatz Buchauer Sattel
    Parkplatz Buchauer Sattel
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Ascent from Buchauer Sattel via Grabneralm and Admonterhaus to the Mittagskogel (2041m) and on to the Natterriegel (2065m)
difficult
Distance 14.5 km
7:04 h
1,202 m
1,201 m
2,064 m
865 m
At the Buchauer Sattel, we first hike leisurely across the large meadow until we reach the forest, which leads us uphill partly on  path (trail 636),through the forest, until we finally reach a forest road. We follow this and below the hut the theme path "Almlehrpfad Grabnerstein" begins, the first signs can be read and admired as far as the Grabneralm.

After the Grabneralm we follow the path 636 to the Admonterhaus (1 hour walking time). From there we follow trail 634 first up the Mittagskogel. The path, partly secured with ropes, has alpine character and requires surefootedness.

The easy and short way from there to the summit of the Natterriegel should not be missed.

Author’s recommendation

Combinable with Admonter Warte(15min., Grabnerstein and Jungfernsteig(1 1/2h)

For climbers the via ferrata to the Hexenturm is worthwhile(1 1/2h.)

The best thing is to staya night in one of the huts!

To combine see also:

Grabneralm and Grabnerstein (1848 m)

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Tourismusverband Gesäuse
Update: March 19, 2021
Difficulty
difficult
Stamina
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Highest point
2,064 m
Lowest point
865 m
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Cardinal direction
NESW

Track types

Asphalt 0.94%Forested/wild trail 46.97%Path 18.10%Unknown 33.98%
Asphalt
0.1 km
Forested/wild trail
6.8 km
Path
2.6 km
Unknown
4.9 km
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Rest stops

Admonterhaus, 1.723 m
Grabneralm, 1.395 m

Safety information

Mountain rescue emergency call: 140

Emergency message tip - answer the six W questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Tips and hints

Tourismusverband Gesäuse

Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont

Tel. +43 (0) 3613 21160 10

Email: info@gesaeuse.at

www.gesaeuse.at

Start

Parkplatz Buchauer Sattel (867 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.610770, 14.514266
DMS
47°36'38.8"N 14°30'51.4"E
UTM
33T 463494 5273154
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Destination

Parkplatz Buchauer Sattel

Turn-by-turn directions

We start at the Buchauer Sattel and hike on a meadow path, then on a forest path and a hollow path until we meet a forest road. Soon we reach the basic border, where the area of the Grabnerhof Agricultural College begins.

From here on, at regular intervals, you will come across information boards depicting past and present alpine pasture farming. This is an entertaining way to get to the Grabneralm.

When we are already tired, hungry and thirsty from the 1 1/2 hour hike, we stop to eat in the cosy garden or in the parlour.

But then we still have an hour's climb ahead of us. A path winds its way uphill until we finally see the Admonter's house majestically enthroned in the embrasure. We have reached our first destination - we might want to spend the night here and then the next morning join the Mittagskogel and Natterriegel (easy hike) or the Hexenturm (only for sure-footed and vertigo-free or via ferrata climbers).

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Busline 910 Liezen - Altenmarkt Haltestelle Buchauer Sattel

Getting there

Coming from Admont: at the Ennsbrücke roundabout, take the Altenmarkt exit and drive approx. 8 km up the Buchauer Sattel, turn left at the top of the pass, parking after 100 m

 

Coming from St. Gallen: Drive towards Admont for about 12 km on the Buchauer Sattel, turn right at the top of the pass, parking after 100 m

Parking

Car park Admonterhaus/Grabneralm on the Buchauer Sattel

Coordinates

DD
47.610770, 14.514266
DMS
47°36'38.8"N 14°30'51.4"E
UTM
33T 463494 5273154
w3w 
///payee.ambling.kennel
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Rother Wanderführer Gesäuse

Author’s map recommendations

Freizeit-Wanderkarte Gesäuse - Infobüro Admont

Kompass Wanderkarte Nr. 206 "Nationalpark Gesäuse"

Equipment

Hiking boots or good trekking shoes, as well as a hiking rucksack with appropriate contents (water bottle, blister plaster, hiking map, snack, etc.). You should also be well prepared for a change of weather.

And for a possible overnight stay at the hut: don't forget your hut sleeping bag!

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Difficulty
difficult
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
7:04 h
Ascent
1,202 m
Descent
1,201 m
Highest point
2,064 m
Lowest point
865 m
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