Zirben hiking way

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 2,5 km

Time 1:00 h

Uphill 64 hm

Downhill 71 hm

Highest point 1768 m

An idyllic hike through the pine forest on the Kreischberg.

The “Zirbenwanderweg” leads from the Kreischberg mountain station through the pine forest to the valley station of the Rosenkranz lifts. This winter hiking trail is suitable for the whole family.

Best season

January

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More information

From D, NL, B, F: Via Munich, Salzburg, Tauernautobahn to St. Michael/Lungau (or Radstätter Tauernpaß), turn off to Tamsweg - continue towards Murau.

From H: Via St. Gotthard, Graz – Packautobahn (Twimberg exit) – Judenburg – Scheifling – Murau – Kreischberg.

From CH: Via Arlberg, Innsbruck, Bischofshofen, Tauernautobahn.

From I: Via Tarvis, Villach, St. Veit/Glan, Scheifling, Murau, Kreischberg.

By car from Vienna: Via Semmering, Bruck/Mur, Judenburg, Scheifling, Murau, Kreischberg.

Public parking spaces are available directly on Kreischberg near the valley station.

Follow the signposted high-altitude trail from the Kreischberg mountain station through the pine forest to the valley station of the Rosenkranz lifts. The way back is on the already known route. When you arrive at the mountain station, you take the gondola back to the valley. Enjoy the wonderful view as you descend with the gondola lift.

Good shoes
Warm clothing
Headgear and warm gloves
Possibly sun protection

Just like when skiing or snowboarding, there are plenty of opportunities to stop off during the hikes on the Kreischberg!

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