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Gaaler Höhe starting from Gaal

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 10,0 km
Time 4:00 h
Uphill 710 hm
Downhill 710 hm
Highest point 1539 m
A wooded hike from the Gaal sports center parking lot to the Gaal ridge.
This moderately difficult hike leads mainly through forests. 

Best season

January
February
March
December

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  Wanderkarte freytag & berndt WK 212 Seetaler Alpen, Seckauer Alpen, Judenburg, Knittelfeld

Wegnummer: 908

You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 2 - Tour 20c

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 

 Map: freytag & berndt

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What the weather will be like Gaal (874m)

Today, 20.06.2026

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
rainy
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 21.06.2026

A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 50%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h

Forecast

22.06.2026
rainy
16°C 29°C
23.06.2026
rainy
16°C 29°C
24.06.2026
sunny
15°C 29°C
GSchlössl

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