In the Murau region, you can explore several majestic mountain ranges south of the Niedere Tauern range. Mountains that resemble an artistic painting – each one of them unique. They invite mountain lovers to follow their wanderlust and celebrate countless summit victories. A total of eight mountain “personalities” call the Murau region their home and boast a vast range of options for leisure activities.
Alpine, yet green: Preber in the Styrian Krakow climatic health resort is one of the most popular ski touring mountains in the Schladminger Tauern range, but it’s also popular in summer. Its peak at an altitude of 2,740 metres is located directly on the border between Styria and Salzburg. At the foot of the mountain lies Lake Preber, which is famous for the so-called “Preberschießen” (Preber Shoot), a traditional local spectacle. In addition to a variety of summer and winter tours, the annual Preberlauf, a ski touring competition, also starts there.
Zirbitzkogel is located in the south of the Upper Murtal valley on the border with Carinthia. At 2,396 metres, it’s the highest mountain in the Lavanttal and Seetal Alps – and as such, one of the most beautiful scenic viewpoints in the Murau region. Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park has been designated as particularly worthy of protection and thus presents itself as an attractive leisure-time destination all year round. The best place to stay is the nearby village of Mühlen.
Kreischberg has made a name for itself as a winter sports resort and attracts visitors with national and international snowboard competitions. In summer, you can go hiking there – to the Kreischberg’s summit (2,002 metres) or Rosenkranzhöhe (2,118 metres). If you would like to “bypass” the initial ascent, you can simply take the cable car up the mountain. But that’s not all: Kreischberg also offers a variety of fun experiences in summer – from disc golf to monster scooters and mountain carts.
Speaking of variety: St. Georgen am Kreischberg is not only a World Cup venue but also the "most beautiful flower village" in Styria.
The landmark mountain of the idyllic municipality of St. Peter-Schöder ’s is the Greim. The striking mountain with 2,474 metres in altitude belongs to the southern Wölzer Tauern range. Both summer and winter sports enthusiasts like to come here for a tour: Hikers, for instance, set out for the summit from the Eselbergtal valley to the north or via Pöllau from the south. The standard descent for ski tourers leads through the wide, powder-snow-covered southern cirque of Greimrinne.
If you want to cross borders in the Murau region, choose Grebenzen. It lies between Styria and Carinthia at an altitude of 1,892 metres. The karstified plateau mountain at Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park (not far from the village of St. Lambrecht) is known above all for its rare karst caves. Winter sports enthusiasts like to visit Grebenzen ski resort on the north side of the mountain.
Frauenalpe is a diverse recreational area all year round and particularly popular with relaxation seekers. On Murau's landmark mountain, you can completely relax in an unspoilt natural landscape. In addition to hiking and biking routes, the eight-kilometre scenic road boasts several beautiful viewpoints and is one of the summer tips you definitely shouldn’t miss. As a natural snow mecca, Frauenalpe also attracts ski tourers and snowshoers.
Wer in Oberwölz-Lachtal zu Gast ist, findet im Lachtaler Zinken ein ganz natürliches Aktivangebot. Der sanfte Familienberg ist im Sommer wie im Winter gut erschlossen – und begeistert mit ausgedehnten Almhängen bis ins Lachtal. Wanderer sind entlang des Bergkamms oder von Hütte zu Hütte unterwegs.
Wer es lieber gemütlicher angehen mag, der gelangt von Juli bis August mit der Lachtal-Sesselbahn zum Ausgangspunkt zahlreicher Wanderungen. Eine Tour mit Unterhaltungscharakter ist der Erlebnisrundwanderweg „Wildes Lachtal“. Der vier Kilometer lange Weg verläuft auf einer Höhenlage zwischen 1.600 und 1.700 Meter Seehöhe und verbindet insgesamt 16 Erlebnisstationen. Der Hochseilgarten Oberwölz ist ein Spaß für Groß und Klein. Das Familienskigebiet Lachtal macht Skifahrer und Snowboarder glücklich. Winterwanderer und Langläufer haben am Fuße des Berges viele abwechslungsreiche Touren zur Auswahl.
The Kornock is located right in the heart of the Turracher Höhe mountain landscape. In summer, it is a popular destination for hikers and bikers. 3-lake hike, Almzeit circular trail for children or the Kornock Flowtrail: young and old can enjoy a variety of holiday experiences on the mountain. In winter, the Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach area in the Murau region offers guaranteed snow until spring. The Nocky Flitzer alpine rollercoaster offers year-round family fun.