Eselsberg round

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 18,0 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 471 hm

Downhill 471 hm

Highest point 1543 m

This is an easy hike, which is especially suitable for childre. It leads from the Back of the Pöllau to the Hölzlerhütte.

Along the stream, the flat path leads into the Eselsberg. There are some opportunities along the way to briefly stray into the forest and discover nature. The hike through the picturesque scenery is sure to be a lot of fun and enjoyment for young and old!

Best season

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Here turn right in the direction of Murau. In Niederwölz turn right again and drive to Oberwölz. After Oberwölz turn left to Pöllau am Greim. The Berghof is on the right side.

Coming from Tamsweg drive via Ranten to Schöder and further to St. Peter am Kammersberg. Here turn left to Pöllau am Greim. The Berghof is located on the rigth side.

From the starting point, Berghof Prieler - Hintere Pöllau (S4), we follow the signs to the right towards Eselsberggraben. The forest path leads us to the Funklhütte, from where we follow the Eselsberger Almerlebnisweg trail via the Knollihütte to the Hölzlerhütte, which serves food and drinks. The return route follows the same path to the Prielerhütte. At the Prielerhütte, we keep to the right and follow this path back to the starting point.

Good footwear
Sun protection
Sufficient food

Pack swimmwear, so you can splash around a bit in the shallow creek section!

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The ideal time for this tour is from June to October. Information brochures are available at the various information offices.