Plöschkogel

We start at the parking lot Lasitzen (1), 1013 m and follow the hiking trail 679/673 or the prepared trail slightly uphill, which is used by ski tourers, snowshoe hikers, sledders and winter hikers alike. Continuously the trail goes uphill along the forest road. At the Lasitzen Jagdhaus (2), 1158 m, we pass and after about 700 meters we reach a crossroads where the ski touring trail continues straight on to the Kragelschinken, among others. We keep to the right and follow the prepared forest road. After a short while, the trail goes slightly downhill before we follow the steady ascent, which runs in numerous serpentines. The fantastic view of the numerous steps of the Erzberg and the striking Kaiserschild is a delight, so we stop and linger again and again. Before we reach the Zwiegraben hut, we branch off to the right from the groomed trail and orient ourselves to the ascent tracks, which lead across a snow track to our destination, the Plöschkogel (3), 1668m.

When choosing a 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. A clear description of how to prepare for a snowshoe hike can be found in the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria from page 14 to 20. Even if you have prepared perfectly, you must also take into account the given weather and snow conditions and the physical condition of the day during the hike itself. Thus, there is one important basic rule: please turn around if the hike becomes too strenuous or if the external conditions require it.

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 the stamina for strenuous trail work also play an important role. Sometimes the duration of the tour can change considerably 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

Avalanche info:

www.lawine-steiermark.at

Weather service:

www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria:

https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Apart from the most necessary equipment, such as snowshoes, poles, etc., we recommend that you bring orientation aids (bus pole, map, GPS), avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. We have taken this checklist from the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria and summarized it for you, so that it will be helpful for your next snowshoe hike.

• Snowshoes
• Telescopic poles with snow plate
• Waterproof mountain boots or lined winter mountain boots
• Backpack: If the snowshoes have to be carried, a backpack with a lid buckle is necessary.
• Gloves: waterproof and warmingHeadgearGaiters: If there are no closable leg cuffs on the pants.
• Pants: Ski pants are rather not recommended, because they are often too warm, but we need waterproof 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:

• Cell 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
• deviceavalanche transceiver (LVS), shovel and probe

This list and also the safety instructions have been summarized by the authors of the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria. You are welcome to use these texts, but we kindly ask you to mention the copyright "Rother Schneeschuhführer Steiermark".

The descent would also be possible for experienced snowshoe hikers via the crossroads "Blauer Herrgott" and the Zwiegrabenhütte.

 Timetables and travel information can be found directly at:

Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) 

Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB)

www.busbahnbim.at 

With the BusBahnBim App of Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all connections by bus, train and streetcar in Austria can be queried by entering places and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the App Store .

General information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at

JUFA Eisenerz, Tel.: +43 57 083 340, 8790 Eisenerz, Ramsau 1, www.jufahotels.com

Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben
Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
+43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at

www.erzberg-leoben.at

Nationalpark Gesäuse Admont Eisenerz WK 5062

Sarcletti S., Zienitzer E., (2. Auflage 2018): Schneeschuhführer Steiermark – Vom Dachstein bis zum Steirischen Weinland. Bergverlag Rother GmbH, München, S. 176. Für weitere Infos hier klicken.

Schneeweiß C., (2012): Schneeschuhgehen – Praxiswissen vom Profi zu Ausrüstung, Technik und Sicherheit. Bruckmann Verlag GmbH, München, S.192