Tonion alpine pasture hike

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 18,8 km

Time 6:45 h

Uphill 1123 hm

Downhill 984 hm

Highest point 1680 m

Adventurous hike from Niederalpl to Tonion and via Fallenstein and Lieglergraben back to Niederalpl.

Leisurely alpine hike up to Herrenboden, then somewhat more strenuous to the summit of the Tonion - the whole round requires good physical condition!

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More information

Coming from Mariazell on the B20 to Wegscheid, turn left in the direction of Mürzzuschlag and drive to the pass Niederalpl.

You can view the exact route here!

Directly on the top of the pass.

We hike from the top of the pass on the long-distance trail 405 via Wetterinalm (Sennhütte) and Weißalm (Sennhütte) further to Herrenboden - here we can also stop at the Sennhütte. At the end of the alpine pasture we climb to the summit of the Tonion, 1429m, and enjoy the magnificent summit panorama from the Wienerwald (east) to the Gesäuse and Tote Gebirge (west).

On the descent via the Tonionalm (nature lovers' hut) and Langboden we reach Fallenstein - here we can get on the 172 line and return to Niederalpl.

However, if you still want to continue the hike, you can return to the Wetterinalm via Lieglergraben and Molterboden - from here it is not far to the starting point.

Walking times:

Niederalpl - Herrenboden: 2 hours

Herrenboden - Tonion summit: 1 hour

Tonion summit - Fallenstein: 2.5 hours

Fallenstein - Niederalpl via Lieglergraben: 2.5 hours

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide 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?

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 belongs in every backpack!A clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing on the mountain!

Do not forget a blister plaster just in case!

Rustic, catered alpine huts to stop at along the hike.

Call bus line 196 Mariazell - Niederalpl

The call bus operates from 1 May to 26 October on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as well as on Thursdays and Fridays during the summer holidays.

For more detailed information about times and prices please contact Taxi Scheucher: Tel.: +43 (0) 664 48 37 688

Tourism Association Hochsteiermark - Office Mariazeller Land

Main square 13, 8630 Mariazell

T: +43 3882 2366

Mail: tourismus@mariazell-info.at

www.mariazell-info.at

www.alpenverein.at/mariazellerland/

www.naturfreunde-huetten.at

Hiking map available in the office of the tourist office in Mariazell!