Großer Ringkogel from Gaalreiter

The first three kilometers we walk through the forest, but with every meter of altitude gained, the forest thins out and after a little more than 700 meters we stand at the 1,956 meter high Repenstein, from where a flat path leads to the Kleiner Ringkogel (2110m) and a steeper one to the Großer Ringkogel (2277m). From the Steinpyramiede you have a very good all-round view. We have already passed the tree line and hike along a well-trodden path over a broad ridge towards the Kleiner Ringkogel. This is reached from the Repenstein in less than half an hour and there are impressive views towards Hochreichart, the Brandstätterkogel, the Maierangerskogel and the Seckauer Zinkens. The ridge now turns to the left and later becomes somewhat steeper. We cover a good 150 meters in altitude from the Kleiner Ringkogel to the Großer Ringkogel and, after three hours of walking and the obligatory summit cross hug, enjoy the wonderful panorama. The Geierhaupt and the Gesäuse can be seen to the north, while the Seetal Alps and the Größing can be seen to the south. On this day, however, we take the ascent route back towards the starting point.

• Wear weather-appropriate, durable clothing. In any case, the clothing should protect you from possible rain and cold or sun and heat.
• Even low mountain ranges often hold meteorological surprises. It is not uncommon, even in June, for a cold snap to occur at higher altitudes.
• Sandals, bathing slippers, even sneakers are not the appropriate footwear for a hike.
• Use hiking boots with ankle protection. Make sure they have a good tread and grip. After rain showers, it can be very slippery in the forest, even in summer, on roots, leaves and stones

• 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 descriptionDetailed
• plan of the hike
• Hiking map: For overview a map in scale 1 : 50 000 of the respective region
• GPS device
• cell phone

Bergfex Martin

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 2 - Tour 18a

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 

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 3 - Tour 18a

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