3 summits at the golden graves onto the Wildalm

We start at the summer parking lot (1), 1412 m, in the Scharnitzgraben and go immediately right over the bridge. The slightly ascending forest road leads past the base of the mountain and nature guard (Jaurishütte) and over several, smaller streams, until after about 1.3 km we see the entrance to the hiking trail on the left. The trail leads partly a bit steeper uphill through the forest until we reach the forest road or access road to the Wildalm again. Who wants to have it more comfortable, can also go out the forest road. Continue in serpentines along the road until you reach the cozy hut of the Wildalm (2), 1753 m. Passing the hut on the left, we hike across the alpine pastures in the direction of Kleinhansl (Klein Hansl) and Jauriskampel (Jauriskampl). At the beginning we hike through low mountain pine fields and follow the stream comfortably uphill until after a short time we can recognize our first goal in the distance, the Kleinhansl, at the summit cross. At the Jauriskampel crossroads, we continue straight ahead and soon reach the Schinderbrunnderl. Following serpentines we reach our first summit, the Kleinhansl (3), 2217m. Here you have the possibility to continue to Großhansl (2.315 m) via an unmarked path. This detour (approx. 1 hour there and back) is worthwhile, but surefootedness and a head for heights are required. From Kleinhansl we go back a bit and then continue along the ridge towards the northeast. The path can be recognized, but there are no markings or signposts. The rest of the trail tends to fall downhill, and we are mostly at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. The second peak, the Jauriskampel (4), 2064 m, is already clearly visible from a distance due to the rugged rock. Shortly before the summit, you have the option of descending into the cirque via the marked trail. However, we stay on the path and continue our high-altitude hike. After a short time, the path can be seen on the right below the ridge. We pass under the Edelweißwand and remain more or less always at the same altitude. Since there are several paths, mostly parallel, you can only orientate yourself by sight. After passing under the Gruber Hirnkogel, which has no summit cross, we reach the Hirnkogel (5), 2012 m, and thus our third summit. A few meters straight back and then we see on the left the red-white-red markings and the climb. From now on we go continuously downhill over the alpine pastures until we reach the striking rock formations and subsequently over an overgrown forest path to the Wildalmhütte (2), 1753 m. The rest of the descent follows the already known ascent route.

For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows, it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 09/2020)

1. Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!
2. Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
3. Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
4. Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!
5. Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
6. If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!
7. When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
8. Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!
9. Fences must be respected! If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
10. Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at - 9/2020)

• Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.
• Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
• Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
• Basically, every person is allowed to pick 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day in the forest for personal use. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Weather service:

www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria: https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

• Backpack with rain cover
• Telescopic / hiking poles
• Mountain / hiking boots
• Gloves: waterproof and warming
• Headgear / sunglasses
• Outerwear: Onion layer system, T-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood
• Hiking pants
• Seat pad
• Drinking bottle / thermos flask (on cooler days a warming drink is pleasant)
• Snack
• First aid kit with blister plaster and tick tongs

Other important equipment

• Route description
• Detailed plan of the hike
• Hiking map: For overview a map in scale 1 : 50 000 of the respective region
• GPS devicecell
• phone

The high-altitude hike is only recommended in good visibility, as there are virtually no markings or signposts to be found here.

The starting point of the hike cannot be reached by public transport.

Refreshment and overnight accommodations:

Gasthaus Jagawirt, Tel.: +43 3574 2233, 8764 Pusterwald 57

Goldwaschanlage Pusterwald, Tel.: +43 664 3149 824, 8764 Pusterwald 171

Wildalmhütte (open in summer)

Freytag & Berndt : Wölzer Tauern, Naturpark Sölktäler, Rottenmanner Tauern. WK 203 Wander-, Rad-, Freizeitkarte; 1 : 50 000

C. und M. Hlatky, (2017): Murtal – Rund um Spielberg – Seetaler Alpen und Seckauer Alpen. Kral Verlag, S. 160