An athletic, idyllic tour/Nordic walking tour at the Mitterberg high plateau. Enjoy the wonderful landscape and the surrounding mountain peaks.
difficult
Distance 17.1 km
Duration3:30 h
Ascent405 m
Descent360 m
Highest point810 m
Lowest point675 m
From the starting point, we will follow the path into the forest. Keeping left at the clearance, we will once again go through the beautiful mixed forest. Afterwards, we will cross the street and keep following the path until we go past Matzling. We will have reached the village’s last houses after walking a few metres along the road. There, will follow path no. M1 or M4 west into the forest again until reaching the next settlement. After passing the houses, we will head to the left towards the edge of the forest and follow path no. M1 or M5 down to Tipschern. Now comes the tour’s steepest climb - up towards the mountain and onwards to Pürcherhof. From there, we will continue to Gersdorf, Dorf and Kaindorf, cross the town centre, and proceed west back to the starting point.
Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.
In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number
Tips and hints
Tour at your own risk! No liability shall be assumed for any existing or occurring Alpine hazards (weather, etc..).
Start
Municipal office Mitterberg-Sankt Martin (804 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.456964, 13.937880
DMS
47°27'25.1"N 13°56'16.4"E
UTM
33T 419943 5256493
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Destination
Municipal office Mitterberg-Sankt Martin
Turn-by-turn directions
From the starting point, we will follow the path into the forest. Keeping left at the clearance, we will once again go through the beautiful mixed forest. Afterwards, we will cross the street and keep following the path until we go past Matzling. We will have reached the village’s last houses after walking a few metres along the road. There, will follow path no. M1 or M4 west into the forest again until reaching the next settlement. After passing the houses, we will head to the left towards the edge of the forest and follow path no. M1 or M5 down to Tipschern. Now comes the tour’s steepest climb - up towards the mountain and onwards to Pürcherhof. From there, we will continue to Gersdorf, Dorf and Kaindorf, cross the town centre, and proceed west back to the starting point.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
B 320 - Mitterberg exit - follow the signposts from Hotel Häusler im Wald - turn right in Gersdorf and park at the town hall.
Parking
municipal office in Gersdorf
Coordinates
DD
47.456964, 13.937880
DMS
47°27'25.1"N 13°56'16.4"E
UTM
33T 419943 5256493
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
A balaclava, gloves, a good jacket and pair of pants are standard equipment for routes in Alpine terrain. Good water-resistant shoes, sunglasses, solar protection and sufficient drinks are essential. This also includes torches, mapping material, a knife, and a small first aid kit.
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Photo: Schladming Dachstein - TVB Gröbminger Land, Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein
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