Reiting - the mountain of flowers

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 11,0 km

Time 6:02 h

Uphill 1248 hm

Downhill 1249 hm

Highest point 2214 m

The crossing of the mighty Reitingstock from north to south has an alpine character. The Gößeck as the highest peak offers a great view. In spring and summer, the Reiting is a "flower mountain". Good physical condition is required. The mountain tour is located in the ERZBERG LEOBEN region.

The summit - an island in the vast sea of fog. Far out, the horizon, and high above it, a boundless sky. Deep down at the bottom of the sea, everyday life.

Let's give the thoughts their freedom, let them fly - here and now! Before we "dive down" again.

The Reiting rises as a free-standing mighty mountain above the Trofaiacher basin between the Vordernberger and Lisingtal in the middle of the HerBergLand. The view from it is impressive at any time of the year, but especially on clear autumn days, when deep down the fog lies over the valleys.

Those who climb the Reiting in spring or summer will also be enchanted by its rich flora. It is one of the most beautiful Styrian flower mountains. As an ascent route, the former Retweg to the hunting lodge at Rumpeleck is suggested. It offers scenic variety and on the way to the Grießkogel perhaps the one or other surprising encounter with ibexes. On the Gößeck, the highest point of the Reiting, the view of the HerzBergLand opens up.

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More information

Arrival via Gai to Schardorf (parking lot at the Zeller homestead)
Parking for hikers at the Zeller homestead in Gai/Schardorf

Ascent from the parking lot Zeller (893 m) on the forest road in northwestern direction for about 1.2 km to the spring protection fence (about 1000 m). Go around it on the left. Follow the marked path through the Bechlgraben (several steep steps) to the Wildfeldsattel and to the right (north) on the Gößeck (2214 m).

Variant: Shortly after the spring protection fence, an unmarked hunting trail branches off to the left at the Gößeck signpost. This leads over the ridge ridge southwest of the Bechlgraben to the hunting lodge at Rumpeleck (approx. 1510 m). From there over the wide ridge ridge towards Grießkogel. To the right (north) on the Gößeck (2214 m).

No special precautions required.

Emergency call rescue: 144 Tip for 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?

Good footwear.

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!

Refreshment stop at the Landhotel Reitinblick in Gai/Schardorf

Leoben train station, continue by bus in the direction of Edling/Gai

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), http://www.stlb.at/, www.busbahnbim.at

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Tourismusverband ERZBERG LEOBEN

Tourist office

Hauptplatz 3

8700 Leoben

Phone: +43 3842 481 4 810

office@erzberg-leoben.at