By Bus to the Mountain – Hinteralm Crossing

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 15,4 km

Time 7:00 h

Uphill 1100 hm

Downhill 1000 hm

Highest point 1506 m

A non-technical but longer mountain hike across the breathtaking Hinteralm. Suitable for children with good endurance. In summer, the Halterhütte on the Hinteralm is staffed.

A peaceful natural gem in northeastern Styria.

The Lachalm extension is highly recommended but requires an additional 1 to 1.5 hours of hiking time.

From Krampen, the route follows the new Lachalmweg to the Falkensteinalm, then continues over the Hinteralmstock to Frein an der Mürz.

This tour is also popular among pilgrims heading to Mariazell and begins along the new Lachalmsteig.

Best season

January

March

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More information

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Tour with Public Transport Access.

From Krampen, the route follows the new Lachalmsteig to the Falkensteinalm. It continues toward the Hinteralm and the Lachalm, which is staffed in summer.

From the Hinteralm, the trail descends via the beautiful Rosswiese to Frein an der Mürz.

Most hiking and mountain tours in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park take place in alpine terrain. For longer hikes and mountain tours, good physical fitness, surefootedness, and a head for heights are recommended.

On the high plateaus of Rax, Schneealm, and Veitsch, orientation can be challenging in fog or bad weather. Always be aware of avalanche risks in winter!

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140, with rescue stations in Neuberg an der Mürz and Mürzzuschlag.

Packing your backpack correctly makes everything easier:

Pack heavy items first.
Keep your water bottle (ideally 1 liter or more) easily accessible.
Frequently used items like sunglasses, camera, mobile phone, or a hiking map should go on top.
A basic emergency kit, including blister plasters, belongs in every backpack.
Layered clothing ("onion system") is recommended.
For alpine tours, never forget rain protection!

Winter Safety:

For ski tours and snowshoe hikes, safety equipment is mandatory, including:

Avalanche transceiver (LVS device)
Avalanche shovel
Probe

Always check the avalanche report before your tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at.

Avalanche transceivers, shovels, and probes can be rented for a small fee at the Nature Park Office.

The upper Mürztal offers several interesting sights, including:

Neuberg Abbey
Glassblowing workshop at Kaiserhof
Neuberg Nature Museum with the Schliefsteiner Collection
The world’s largest spinning wheel in Kapellen

Highly recommended excursion destinations also include:

The new Climate Change Trail in Altenberg/Rax
The waterfall at Totes Weib near Mürzsteg/Frein
The show mine at the Mürz riverbank in Krampen

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Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland
Tel.: +43 3857 8321
www.muerzeroberland.at
Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 12:00

Tourism Association Hochsteiermark
Tel.: +43 3862 55020
www.steiermark.com/hochsteiermark

Mountain, Hiking, and Nature Park Guides
For information, contact the Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland at +43 3857 8321.