Lattenberg, der unscheinbare Wunderbare

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,5 km

Time 2:15 h

Uphill 818 hm

Downhill 2 hm

Highest point 2016 m

With good tracks the Lattenberg is the optimal deep snow mountain. With its neighbours Kerschkern and Griesmoarkogel in good ski touring company.

The tour to the Lattenberg first leads along a rather flat forest road. This is followed by a ridge that is easy to walk and ski on in good snow conditions. Afterwards, use a track through the forest that has been created for ski tourers. Above the timberline, the route leads over the wide, flat ridge towards the summit. The last stretch before the summit is steeper.

The wind often blows above the forest line, so the snow in this area is sometimes wind-blown.

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From Vienna (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

Take the A2 towards Graz.
At 161-St. Michael junction, change to the S36 towards Judenburg.
Exit at Judenburg-Ost.
Continue on the B114 towards Trieben/Hohentauern.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

From Graz (approx. 1.5–2 hours):

Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
Exit at 100-Trieben.
Continue on the B114 towards Judenburg.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

Take the A10 towards Villach.
At exit 63-Altenmarkt, change to the B320 towards Radstadt/Schladming.
Continue via Schladming to Liezen.
Join the A9 towards Graz.
Exit at 100-Trieben.
Continue on the B114 towards Judenburg.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

Large Bergerhube car park, chargeable

From Bergerhube, follow the forest road in the direction of Moaralm. At the first sharp right-hand bend at about 1300m, follow the road straight on. For about 40 metres in altitude, as long as the path rises slightly, stay on it. As soon as the trail flattens out, leave it and head NW until you reach the forest road again. Now the forest road leads briefly downhill, you follow the road for a short while until you see a ridge with a clear cut on the right. Climb over this ridge. Do not go too far to the left, as there is a game resting zone at the feeding area.

You climb safely 200 metres in altitude over this ridge. In the forest that follows, there is a small track that is easy to follow. This area can also be used for the descent. You reach the timberline via this track. Here you follow the wide ridge. The last part to the summit is over the northern ridge to the Lattenberg. Watch out for the cornices in the direction of Liesingkar.

Equipment for Ski Touring

Touring skis with skins, bindings, and compatible ski touring boots
Crampons (ski crampons) for icy sections
Adjustable ski poles with winter baskets
Backpack with ski attachment system
Layering system: functional underwear, mid-layer, insulating jacket, wind- & waterproof shell
Touring pants, gaiters if needed
Helmet (recommended for descents and rocky terrain)
Gloves (spare pair recommended), hat, headband, buff
Ski goggles, sunglasses, and sun protection
Water bottle or thermos, high-energy snacks
First aid kit, bivy sack, personal medication
Headlamp, mobile phone with emergency numbers, map or GPS

Essential safety gear in alpine terrain:
For ski touring, an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel are mandatory. Equally important are proper training in their use and up-to-date information on weather and avalanche conditions.

For ski touring, up-to-date weather and avalanche information is vital:

Mountain weather Styria (including Murtal): wetter.ORF – Bergwetter Steiermark
Avalanche bulletin Austria: lawine.at
Emergency numbers: Mountain Rescue 140 | EU Emergency Number 112