Tremmelberg "Tower in the mountains" via Wolfsgrube

At the Sachendorf parking lot (1), 697 m, we follow the asphalt road, past the meadows and fields, slightly uphill. After a few minutes we reach a few houses and come to the intersection (2), 715 m, of the hiking trails "Temmelberg via Wolfsgrube" and "Tremmelberg via Vorder-Tremmel". We keep to the right or straight ahead and follow the signs "Temmelberg via Wolfsgrube". A short stretch along the forest road and we see a turnoff to the left. There is a steeper part of the path. (Alternatively, you can take the forest nature trail here, which is less steep and has interesting information boards for you). We follow the path, cross a small wooden bridge and reach a forest road or a crossroads. Here there is the possibility to go right to the forest school. We go to the left, still a bit along the forest road, and further along paths, continuously uphill, in between traveling on pronounced hollow paths. After crossing the first forest road, follow the markings straight on and you will come to a steeper section of trail and again to a forest road. Continue along a steep path, which has been made easily passable with steps and a fence. At the end of the steps you have a wonderful view (3), 1014 m, of Knittelfeld. From now on it goes on a little more comfortably. Arriving at the ridge, we can already see our destination ahead of us. A few more meters uphill and we reach the Wolfsgrube (4), 1125 m, where a detour to the left leads to the Knittelfeld Kirchturmkreuz. It is not far to the towers, a few more meters of altitude and we reach the Tremmelberg (5), 1194 m. The way back is the same as the ascent. Even though the path leads exclusively through the forest, during the ascent you have beautiful views of Knittelfeld and the surrounding area again and again.

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

A less steep descent alternative runs via the Vorder-Tremmel (see Tremmelberg hike via Vorder-Tremmel).

Be sure to try the delicious snacks and pastries at the Tremmelberg snack bar.

The starting point in Sachendorf is easy to reach by bus (bus stop "Sachendorf Abzw Maßweg", from there 15 minutes walk). The nearest train station is in Knittelfeld.

General information about public transportation 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

Gasthof Bachwirt, Tel.: +43 3512 85706, 8720 Knittelfeld, Sachendorfergasse 2, www.bachwirt.at 

Paul`s Hotel, Tel.: +43 3512 72200-0, 8720 Knittelfeld, Kapuzinerplatz 9, www.pauls-hotel.at  

Cafe Lipizzaner, Tel.: +43 3512 44266, 8720 Knittelfeld, Herrengasse 23, www.cafe-lipizzaner.at