Ranten circular route

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 6,5 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 277 hm

Downhill 270 hm

Highest point 1117 m

Circular trail to the “1000 Meter Cross” with wonderful views of the Rantental valley. The “Martin Zeiller Garden” is located at the start and end point and is well worth a visit.

A very scenic tour, during which you can explore the village and really enjoy the view.

Best season

January

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here and drive to Murau. At the double roundabout in Murau, keep right and follow the road to Ranten.

Coming from Tamsweg, drive via Stadl an der Mur to Murau. At the double roundabout in Murau, keep left and follow the road to Ranten.

The starting point of this tour is the Ranten municipal office. From here you walk past the Hammerschmied country inn to the beginning of the forest. Here you follow the signposted path through the forest to Neubauerweg. Turn right and walk to the main street. Take the first left and hike along the rear Freiberweg and along the Waldhüttenweg back to the starting point.

There are also one or two places to stop for refreshments in the town of Ranten.

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Public parking spaces are available directly at the municipal office in Ranten.

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

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What the weather will be like Ranten (912m)

Today, 20.06.2026

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.

Morning

19°C

15%

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Noon

27°C

60%

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Night

21°C

70%

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Tomorrow, 21.06.2026

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.

Morning

17°C

5 km/h

Noon

29°C

50%

5 km/h

Night

24°C

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Forecast

22.06.2026

14°C 30°C

23.06.2026

13°C 29°C

24.06.2026

14°C 30°C

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