Hiking Route Hirnkogel - Touren-Impression #1 | © Tourismusverband Pölstal- Wildalmhütte

Hirnkogel

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 3,9 km
Time 4:30 h
Uphill 681 hm
Downhill 59 hm
Highest point 2012 m
The Hirnkogel tour is a challenging tour. The ascent is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Pölstal mountains.
Description:

On the way...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal valley, particular importance is attached to the preservation of unspoilt nature. So that people's enjoyment does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, consideration is required.

For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behaviour in the mountains is the top priority for hikers.

- Use the designated car parks

- Do not block any access roads and please observe local driving bans

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wild animals

Best season

January
March
March
April
May
November
December

More information

The Pölstal can be reached via several main roads, including the B96 and B97. If you are coming from Graz, you can take the A9 motorway and then exit onto the main roads leading into the Pölstal valley. Follow the signs in the direction of Pölstal.
From the Scharnitzkohler car park along the forest path past the hunting lodge, the summer path to the Wildalmhütte. Follow the summer path westwards into the large cirque floor. From here either directly or slightly to the right over a ridge to the summit.
It's worth stopping off at the Wildalmhütte!
You can park directly at the Scharnitzkohler car park!
www.murtal.at/wandern Hiking maps are available free of charge from all information offices in the Murtal region and on www.murtal.at/prospekte

Map & downloads

Gallery

cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

What the weather will be like Pusterwald (1072m)

Today, 31.08.2026

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
very sunny
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 01.09.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
21°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Night
sunny
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

02.09.2026
rainy
10°C 22°C
03.09.2026
sunny
10°C 22°C
04.09.2026
very sunny
11°C 25°C
GSchlössl

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