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Gaaler Höhe starting from Gaal

Open
A wooded hike from the Gaal sports center parking lot to the Gaal ridge.
This moderately difficult hike leads mainly through forests. 

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness
Experience
Scenery

Best season

January
February
March
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
10,0 km
Route
4:00 h
Time
710 hm
Uphill
710 hm
Downhill
1539 m
Highest point
881 m
Lowest point

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More information

Knittelfeld West - Gaal - Gaal sports center
The trail leads along well-signposted forest paths from the Gaal sports center via an asphalt road to the Schintelbacherhof, from where it continues through the forest. To the finish, the Gaaler Höhe. You can also follow the markings 08, long-distance hiking trail. Return the same way.
There are opportunities to relax at the starting point - whether at the Gaal bathing pond or the Gaal fishing pond. 
The tour is accessible by public transport, Knittelfeld train station by bus to Gaal. However, you can spend a few lovely days here and take advantage of one of the numerous hiking opportunities. 
Free parking - Gaal sports center
More information at www.murtal.at/wandern 

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What the weather will be like

Gaal (874m)

Morning
sunny
8°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
sunny
21°C
0%
10 km/h
Night
very sunny
16°C
0%
5 km/h
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
very sunny
11°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
21°C
0%
10 km/h
Night
very sunny
16°C
5%
5 km/h
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
01.05.2024
sunny
6°C 19°C
02.05.2024
cloudy
8°C 16°C
03.05.2024
foggy
6°C 14°C

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