Mödringalm -marked snowshoe trail in the Triebental valley

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 6,4 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 344 hm

Downhill 338 hm

Highest point 1547 m

"The snow sure thing": Experience pure winter magic on the newly marked snowshoe trail from the Bergerhube to the Mödringalm: An easy alpine hike through the snow-covered Triebental valley, which combines both forest roads and idyllic paths and is ideal for beginners

The Triebental has turned out to be an "insider's tip for guaranteed snow" in the Murtal region in recent years. The location of the glacial valley and the weather or snow influence from the north, lead to the fact that one finds here deepest winter, even if in the south of the region Murtal hardly a snowflake is to be seen. Therefore, a tip for all snowshoe hikers and winter sports enthusiasts: There is a webcam from the Bergerhube in the Triebental, which can give a good impression of the snow situation. Basically, the Bergerhube, which has been managed by the two innkeepers Marianne and Siegi for many years, is a popular starting point for hikes. Once you get to know this hiking area, you will always discover new possibilities for yourself. For the winter tours we ask all snowshoe hikers to stick to the designated snowshoe tours and especially to avoid the winter dormancy zones, thus supporting the motto "nature together".

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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).

There are enough parking spaces at the Bergerhube. Parking fee, see parking machine.

From the parking lot, we walk directly between the guesthouse and outbuilding of the Bergerhube (1), 1198 m, and follow the pink signposts in the direction of the south. The Mödringbach stream also serves as orientation, which we follow for the time being on the left bank slightly uphill through the forest. At the waypoint Kote (2), 1295 m, we hike right in the direction of Gamskögel and Knaudachtörl. Continue slightly uphill, over bridges and through a sparse forest, where we have a beautiful view of the backdrop of the Gamskögel. We follow the pink directional arrows and pass a small power station, where we keep slightly to the right and continue through the forest. After a while the trail meets a forest road, which we follow to the left. After a short time a path branches off to the right (3), 1450 m, and leads to the large clearing below the Mödringhütte (4), 1467 m. A beautiful photo motif opens up: The wooden huts in the foreground and the striking relief of the Gamskögel. Passing the Mödring hut, we walk along the hiking trail (see red-white-red markings), to the open spaces of the Mödringalm. On a larch tree you can see the pink location board with the inscription Mödringalm (5), 1550m. The descent follows the ascent track, leaving us free to make our own tracks in the gentle landscape, always respecting the designated rest areas and the ban on entering young forest.

Equipment for Snowshoe Hiking

Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots with good grip
Snowshoes & adjustable poles with winter baskets
Backpack with rain cover
Layering system: functional underwear, mid-layer, weatherproof winter jacket
Warm hiking pants, gaiters if needed
Gloves (plus a spare pair), hat/headband, scarf/buff
Sunglasses, ski goggles, and sun protection
Water bottle or thermos, snacks
First aid kit, emergency blanket, personal medication
Headlamp, mobile phone with emergency numbers, hiking map or GPS

Additional safety gear in alpine terrain:
When snowshoeing in unsecured alpine areas, an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel are essential. They are vital for quick companion rescue in case of an emergency.

Snowshoe tours in open terrain require both weather and avalanche updates:

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

Another marked snowshoe trail, starting from the Bergerhube, leads to the Moaralm.

Unfortunately, this tour cannot be reached by public transport.

Recommendation: Travel by car or organize a carpool.

Bergerhube, Tel.: +43 3618 382, 8785 Hohentauern, Triebental 42, www.bergerhube.at, paid parking

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at

Sarcletti S., Zienitzer E., (2. Auflage 2018): Schneeschuhführer Steiermark – Vom Dachstein bis zum Steirischen Weinland. Bergverlag Rother GmbH, München, S. 176.

Schneeweiß C., (2012): Schneeschuhgehen – Praxiswissen vom Profi zu Ausrüstung, Technik und Sicherheit. Bruckmann Verlag GmbH, München, S.192