Marmot hike

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,4 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 290 hm

Downhill 290 hm

Highest point 1082 m

Countless marmots can be observed up close while playing, eating and lounging in the Erzberg-Leoben region.

At the picturesque Zölzboden, hikers are offered a special natural spectacle: countless marmots can be observed at close range while playing, eating and lounging. After extensive observation, you can resume your hike past the Rahmhütte to the Hirnalm. The latter is ideal for a stop with typical Styrian delicacies before returning to the starting point.

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More information

Take the A9 to the Traboch exit or the S6 to Leoben, continue on the B115 in the direction of Eisenerz. In Trofaiach, turn off at the northern edge of the village into the Krumpengraben. Drive to the end of the ditch and to the last parking lot.
Parking available in Krumpengraben

Especially suitable for families. From the last parking lot in the Krumpengraben go right along the stream a gravel road to the Zölzboden. (Do not turn right from the parking lot to the Hirnalm). Walking time approx. 1.5h

Proper planning is a must before any tour.

Emergency call rescue: 144 Tip on reporting an emergency - give answers to 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?

No special safety instructions

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

Public transportation is available to Hafning.

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB) , www.busbahnbim.at

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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at