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Tobiasalm Kleinlobming

Characteristics

Skill

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 12,0 km

Time 3:45 h

Uphill 540 hm

Downhill 540 hm

Highest point 1275 m

At the Tobiasalm you can still feel rustic hut atmosphere, as it is a small, rather inconspicuous hut with a wonderful view.

In the municipality of Lobmingtal with about 1800 inhabitants there are numerous and traditional inns, but only one "real" alpine hut, the small hut on the Tobiasalm in Kleinlobming. The way there is only partially marked, but with the directions it is easy to find. The hut is open Wednesday to Sunday and on public holidays. The hut exudes a very special charm and is also rather unknown among the local population. As an alternative to the hike, you can take the car in the direction of Oberkamper and start hiking at the parking lot, which is located near the access road. From here you walk about 40 minutes to the hut.

Tour corresponds to path no. 46 on signposts on site and in the regional hiking map.

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From St. Michael in Obersteiermark via Murtal Schnellstraße S36 (vignette required) to Knittelfeld (24 km, approx. 20 minutes) and further to Kleinlobming (total 35 km, approx. 30 minutes).

From Judenburg via provincial roads to Kleinlobming (20 km, approx. 30 minutes).

Parking lot in the center of Kleinlobming

Tour corresponds to trail no. 46 on signposts on site and in the regional hiking map.

From the village center in Kleinlobming (1), 759 m, we walk along the asphalt road into the valley. We follow the red-white-red markings with trail no. 525 in the direction of Naturfreundehaus Steinplan. After about 1.4 km we pass the former Glatz inn and keep left at the next intersection. Passing the parking lot (2), 820 m, we continue slightly uphill until we reach the crossroads, where we turn right towards Oberkamper. After about 400 m we see on the left side a yellow signpost with the inscription "Naturfreundehaus Steinplan 1670 m", which is placed directly on a cliff. Here we leave the road and hike continuously slightly uphill for about 1.4 km, following the forest road along the stream. Shortly before we reach a small wooden house on the right, an inconspicuous, partly overgrown forest path branches off to the right. Here we cross the stream and then walk slightly uphill until we reach an asphalt road with a parking possibility. In the immediate vicinity we see downhill the access road to the Tobiasalm. Now we go straight on for about 1 km, past two junctions, until the access road makes a sharp right turn. Here we follow the main path to the right and after about 700 m we arrive at the Tobiasalm (3), 1277 m. The way back is via the ascent route.

For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021)

Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!
Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!
Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!
When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!
If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at - 6/2021)

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Weather service: www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria: https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

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

Unlike the other hiking trails in Kleinlobming, this trail is barely marked at all.

The nearest train station is Knittelfeld. From here take bus line 847, to Großlobming or Kleinlobming. Please note that on weekends and during vacation periods this line has very limited availability. Here you can cover the 5 km to Großlobming or 11 km to Kleinlobming with a regional cab company - directly available at Knittelfeld train station. If you stay overnight in one of the accommodation facilities, they also very often offer a pick-up service from the train station.

General information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at

Murtal Taxi, Tel.: +43 660 1018101, 8740 Zeltweg, www.murtal-taxi.at

Cab Jäger, Tel.: +43 3512 44833, 8720 Knittelfeld

Cab Steiner, Tel.: +43 3512 71718, 8720 Knittelfeld

Refreshment and accommodation facilities:

Gasthof Landhotel Hubmann, Tel.: +43 3516 2238, Meranstraße 9, 8734 Kleinlobming www.gasthof-hubmann.at

Gasthof Lobmingerhof, Tel.: +43 3516 2364, Liftstraße 13, 8734 Lobmingtal www.lobmingerhof.at

Tobiasalm

Shopping facility:

Lebensmittelgeschäft ADEG Hörbinger, Tel.: +43 3516 2217, Dorfstraße 28, 8734 Lobmingtal

Weitere Infos:

Region Murtal: www.murtal.at