Hohe Ranach by Rothenthurm
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A solitary and rather long hike to a well-known peak in the Seetal Alps. Those who prefer longer and more unusual routes will love this tip.
The "Hohe Ranach" destination is known to many hikers, as it is a popular year-round destination in the Seetal Alps. Due to the exposed location of the extensive summit area, you have a wonderful view of the heart of the Seetal Alps, the Judenburg-Knittelfeld basin and the surrounding mountain regions. The long ascent from Rothenthurm (belongs to the municipality of St. Peter ob Judenburg) is rather unusual, so don't be surprised if you meet few or no hikers up to the Mühlbachersattel. Before you set off, you need to know that you are hiking in the immediate vicinity of a restricted military area and that the hiking trail to the Hohe Ranach is closed during live-fire exercises. You can find the closing times on the army's homepage.
Characteristics
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challenging
Level of difficulty
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From St. Michael in Upper Styria via the S36 (42 km, approx. 25 minutes)
From Murau via the B96 and B317 (42 km, approx. 30 minutes)
We start in the village center or near the Rothenthurm fire station building (1), 742 m, and follow the yellow signposts in the direction of Hölzlkogel, trail no. 45. We walk leisurely less than 1 km into the valley before turning left at the crossroads in the direction of Feistritzgraben no. 6 - 18. On the asphalt road along the small Feistritzgraben, we walk comfortably uphill past a few houses. We soon continue on a gravel road through the forest, where the red-white-red markings and yellow signposts make orientation easy. At an altitude of approx. 1000 meters we reach a large alpine pasture, where we have a very nice view. At the next crossroads, we see another yellow signpost in the direction of Sperlalm - Wenzelalm Kreiskogel and Zirbitzkogel, trail 313, and follow it. We follow the gravel road and always stay on the main path until the road continues as a path. This is followed by a longer section through the forest, where the markings and wooden signs with the inscription "Zur Sautratte" clearly indicate the route. At the Sautratte (2),1430 m, we come directly to the road that leads to the military training area, to the Schmelzhütte and then to the Winterleitenhütte. A few meters along the road and then we turn right onto the forest road. After a short time, we leave the road and hike uphill along the clearly recognizable path until we reach a wooden passage. There are numerous no trespassing signs here. Continuing to follow the markings, we leave the clearing around the Sperlhütte on the right, so to speak. As the altitude increases, we slowly leave the forest and reach the Mühlbacher Sattel (3), 1787 m, which can be recognized by the numerous military signs. Here we keep to the right and can already see our destination ahead of us. We now follow the gravel road uphill for just over a kilometer until we reach the Hohe Ranach (4), 1981 m. The descent is via the ascent route.
The circular hiking trail to the AuErlebnisweg in St. Peter ob Judenburg is a leisurely walk from Rothenthurm. Just the thing for in between.
By train to Judenburg and bus to Rothenthurm.
The exact timetable and general information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at
Several parking spaces available in the village next to the fire station.
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Im Ort Rothenthurm | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Unser Ziel die Hohe Ranach noch weit entfernt im Hintergrund | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Wir erreichen die Anhöhe | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Über Forstwege und Waldwegen geht es gemütlich entlang | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Der Weg führt moderat ansteigend durch den Wald | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Kreuzung im Wald - sehr gut markiert | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Der Anstieg führt immer wieder sehr gemütlich durch den Wald | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Der Wanderweg führt über die Mühlbacheralm (verfallen) | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Am Mühlbachersattel | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Beim Aufstieg genießen wir den Blick auf die Gipfel der Seetaler Alpen | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Blick in das militärische Sperrgebiet und die Gipfel dahinter | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Kurz vor dem Gipfel | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Wir genießen die Aussicht am Gipfel | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Beim Abstieg schauen wir auf die Obdacher Paßlandschaft mit Größing und Amering | © Weges OG | Weges OG
What the weather will be like
St. Peter ob Judenburg (743m)
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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