From the "Tirol" to the Lach and Hinteralm in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park

Starting from Tirolgraben (P), we briefly follow the forest road and then cross a meadow, heading diagonally left uphill. Continuing on the marked forest road, we can shorten the switchbacks by following a well-recognizable but unmarked trail.

Where the forest road crosses the Lachalmgraben (concrete bridge), we turn left onto another unmarked trail that climbs fairly steeply to Lachalm. From here, we follow the marked path to the Hinteralm, taking the so-called "Ausgang" (exit) route and finally ascending to the Alm via Kapellerbergl. From here, we follow the marked path to the Spielkogel summit.

For the return, we follow the same route back.

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

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

Mountain Rescue Emergency Number: 140
Rescue stations in Neuberg an der Mürz and Mürzzuschlag.

Packing your backpack properly makes hiking easier:

• Pack heavy items first.

• Keep your water bottle (ideally 1 liter or more) easily accessible.

• Frequently used items like sunglasses, camera, phone, or map should go on top.

• An emergency kit, including blister plasters, should be in every backpack, and layering ("onion principle") is always recommended!

• Never forget rain protection for alpine tours!

In winter, for ski tours and snowshoe hikes, appropriate safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe) is mandatory! Always check the avalanche report before your tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at.

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

This hike is especially recommended in the months of June, July, and August, as well as early September, during the alpine hut season, when refreshments are served at the alpine huts. In winter, it becomes a fantastic ski tour!

Nature Park Taxi in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park
Tel.: +43 3857 20170
Website: www.naturparktaxi.at

ÖBB: www.oebb.at
Verbundlinie Steiermark: www.busbahnbim.at

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

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

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