Get to know Kammern along the Marterlweg no. 2

We start at the municipal office in Kammern (1), 664 m, and orient ourselves by the overview board on the opposite side of the road. The signpost for the blue Marterlweg can already be seen here in the intersection. We walk up the road (Kalvarienbergweg) slightly uphill and after about 500 meters we see the entrance to the forest on the left, "Marterlweg zu 17". After a few meters the asphalt road ends, where we orient ourselves by the red-white-red markings. We walk along the path continuously uphill until we reach the panoramic path and follow it to the right. At the Marterl waypoint 19 "Stiglitz-Marterl" we rejoin the main trail, but before that we enjoy here the first wonderful viewpoint (2), 777 m, and resting place of the theme trail. Slightly downhill or almost flat, we follow a path through the forest - just watch out for the round white-blue markings. At the Marterl-Wegpunkt 20 "Tormann-Elz" we come out of the forest, see on the right a beautiful wooden house and hike downhill along the forest road. At the crossroads we keep to the left and walk along the softly shaped landscape in the direction of Dirnsdorf. Soon the forest road joins an asphalt road, which we follow to the left and soon reach the small village of Dirnsdorf. Through the village and continue slightly downhill along an asphalt road to the junction with the Marterl waypoint 23 "Schüttbacher",(3), 690 m. Here we turn right, follow the road to the crossroads in Seiz and walk uphill to the Ulrich church (4), 673 m. This short detour is recommended before continuing towards Pfaffendorf. After a few minutes we reach the main road, where we see the entrance to the pedestrian underpass on the right. We hike leisurely along the Liesing near Pfaffendorf (5), 639 m and continue across the valley floor to the highway. Immediately after the highway bridge we turn right and follow the hiking trail to Kammern-Unterdorf. Pass the freeway underpass and continue straight on to the train station in Kammern. From here it is only a few minutes back to the starting point.

When choosing a winter hike or snowshoe tour, weather, snow and avalanche situation are essential criteria. Basically, the decision of the tour depends on your own experience and basic physical condition. In advance, factors such as weather, avalanche situation report and equipment, must be clarified in detail. Even if you have prepared perfectly, the given weather and snow conditions and the physical condition of the day during the hike itself must also be taken into account. Thus, there is an important basic rule: please turn around if the hike becomes too strenuous or if the external conditions require it.

Spikes are now indispensable as a winter hiking utensil. These "snow chains" for mountain boots have become increasingly popular in recent winters and belong as standard in the winter hiking backpack.

Walking times: The indicated walking time is to be understood as a guideline, as it depends on the snow conditions, the terrain and the presence of a trail. The individual condition and stamina for strenuous trail work also play an important role. Sometimes the duration of the tour can change significantly due to large amounts of new snow, broken slush, soft sulzing snow, etc.

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

• Spikes
• Telescopic poles with snow plate
• Waterproof mountain boots or lined winter mountain boots
• Backpack
• Gloves: waterproof and warming
• Headgear
• Gaiters: If there are no closable leg cuffs on the pants.
• Pants: Ski pants are not recommended, because they are often too warm, but we need water-repellent and warming pants.
• Warming outerwear: Onion layering system, t-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood.
• Sunglasses: Very important, as snow reflects up to 95% of the light.
• Creams: Protective measures for the skin are important against both the sun and the cold.
• Headlamp: In winter it gets dark early, especially in the forest it can often be very dark when dusk begins.
• Thermos: On cooler days a warming drink is pleasant.
• Snack 
• First aid kit

Other important items of equipment:

• Mobile phone
• Tour description
• Map: For overview a map in scale 1:50.000 of the respective region and a detailed plan of the hike
• GPS device

The folders with the four ways of the cross can be taken free of charge from the overview board.

Take the ÖBB from Graz or Liezen to Kammern station.

The exact timetable and general information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at

Refreshment stops:

Gasthaus Judmayer, Tel.: +43 3844 8272, 8773 Kammern, Hauptstraße 54, www.judmayer.com

Restaurant Purgar, Tel.: +43 3844 87042, 8773 Kammern, Hauptstraße 52

Landgasthof Gietl, Tel.: +43 3844 8203, 8773 Kammern, Seiz 5, www.landgasthof-gietl.at

Freytag & Berndt  WK 041 Hochschwab, Veitschalpe, Eisenerz, Bruck an der Mur, Wanderkarte 1 : 50.000