Frauenalpe over the ridge

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 7,0 km

Time 1:45 h

Uphill 409 hm

Downhill 407 hm

Highest point 1988 m

A varied tour that rewards you with a breathtaking panorama after a short walk.

On this not difficult ski tour, the untouched winter landscape of the Frauenalpe can be enjoyed to the fullest. Far away from the main road or gondolas, you can experience a wonderful day of ski touring in the Murau region.

Best season

January

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here towards Murau. In Murau turn left towards Schlatting. Follow the mountain road to the Gasthof Krische or the Murauerhütte.

Coming from Tamsweg via Ranten or Stadl an der Mur, always drive straight on to Murau. In Murau keep right towards Schlatting. Follow the mountain road to the Gasthof Krische or the Murauerhütte.

Public parking spaces are available directly at the Murauer Hütte.

The starting point for this tour is the Murauer Hütte. Follow the path and turn left at the service hut. Here you walk through the forest under the Oberberg and over the ridge to the summit of the Frauenalpe.

The tour is undertaken at your own risk! No liability is assumed for any existing or occurring alpine dangers (avalanches, weather, etc.). Important note: Before every ski tour or snowshoe hike, you should definitely check the current avalanche report.

Waterproof clothing
Ski touring equipment
Ski helmet for the descent including ski goggles
Probe, shovel, GPS device, LVS device (avalanche device)

The marble rock and the Apollonia Chapel offer shelter on windy days.

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The ideal time for this tour is December to April. Information brochures are available at the various information offices.