Die drei Zinken on the Tanzstattalpe Hoher-, Kleiner- und Niederer Zinken

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 7,2 km

Time 2:31 h

Uphill 344 hm

Downhill 344 hm

Highest point 2222 m

The Wölzer Tauern, which are partly rugged in their centre, run out to the southeast towards the Murtal valley and its side valleys with gentle, wide meadow ridges. The tour presented here runs over such a ridge in Lachtal from the Klosterneuburgerhütte to the Hoher Zinken, Kleiner Zinken and Niederer Zinken.

From the starting point, the Klosterneuburgerhütte, (located at 1,902 metres above sea level) to the Tanzstattkapelle on marked hiking trails and paths (trail 958). Attention: the Klosterneuburgerhütte is not open. The Tanzstattkapelle is an extremely popular photo motif in summer as well as in winter and is worth a visit in any case. The ascent is easy. Far ahead you can see the summit of the "Niedrigen Zinken" 2,212 m. The route continues to the reservoir and up to the "Kleiner Zinken". Along the path to the summit you will see again and again beautiful and rare species of flowers, further on to the Niedere and Hoher Zinken at 2222 metres above sea level. Under the impression of a breathtaking mountain landscape with a view all the way to the Dachstein, we enjoy the view.

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The hut can be reached in summer 1 km after Oberzeiring L514 via the 11.8 km long Höhenstraße by car, for sports enthusiasts by mountain bike and via marked hiking trails via the Lachtal, Zeiringgraben or Pusterwald.

Klosterneuburgerhütte

Zeiringgraben 54

8762 Oberzeiring

There is a large parking lot at the Klosterneuburgerhütte

From the starting point, the Klosterneuburgerhütte, located at 1,902 metres above sea level, you follow marked hiking trails and paths (trail 958) to the Tanzstattkapelle. The Tanzstattkapelle is an extremely popular photo motif in summer as well as in winter and is definitely worth a visit. The ascent is comfortable. Distantly in front of us we saw the summit of the "Niedrigen Zinken" 2,212 m. The route continues to the reservoir and up to the "Kleiner Zinken". Along the path to the summit we see again and again beautiful and rare flower species, further on to the Niedere and Hoher Zinken at 2222 metres above sea level. Under the impression of a breathtaking mountain landscape with a view all the way to the Dachstein.

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 - 06/2021)

Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!

Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!

Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!

Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!

Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!

If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!

When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!

Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!

If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!

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 - 6/2021)

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!

In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. 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

Hiking equipment, food, possibly telescopic poles

This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 3

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at