Eppenstein - Größenberg

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 17,1 km

Time 8:00 h

Uphill 1434 hm

Downhill 1434 hm

Highest point 2153 m

“The original": Experience a challenging but enjoyable hike up the Größenberg, with views that are second to none. Start near the historic Eppenstein castle ruins and hike a considerable elevation gain through the greenery of over 1300 meters.

Marking 520: The trail climbs gently along the stream into the forest towards the Kickerlochhütte. After approx. 1 1/2 hours of walking, the path leads very steeply uphill to the right. After another ½ hour you reach the Kickerlochhütte. Once at the hut, you can stop for refreshments. Continue through the forest along the 520 markings until you reach the tree line and the Planriegel. From there, you can briefly see the summit cross. The last section leads across wonderful alpine pastures. From the summit cross, on a clear day, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Seetal, Seckau and Eisenerz Alps as well as the Gleinalpe and nearby Amering.

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More information

Via Murtal Schnellstraße (S36) or via Gaberl (B77) to Eppenstein - in Eppenstein turn off at the railway station - follow signpost 520 to the start of the forest road.

Eppenstein - Kickerlochhütte (1517m) - Größenberg (2152m)

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

Free car parking.

Hiking maps of the Murtal Adventure Region are available free of charge from the Murtal Tourist Office - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

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