Auf die Kälberalm - Himmlisches Platzerl 4

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,5 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 335 hm

Downhill 335 hm

Highest point 1444 m

The young calves are grazing delightfully on the lush mountain pastures. Just as tasty are the snacks at the mountain hut. The soft chiming of the cow bells makes you feel like you‘re in another world. Up on the mountains you are just that little bit closer to heaven...

At 1,442 meters above sea level lies the Kälberalm, where alpine herdsmen and dairymen once produced cheese, butter, and quark. Today, it serves as the summer grazing land for the young cows of the Braun farm. The breathtaking panoramic view makes it easy to lose track of time and become immersed in thought. For those who desire more mountain adventures, a 2-hour hike leads up to Geierkogel, starting from Bauernhof Braun in Triebental (Trail No. 948). Additionally, Kälberalm is accessible directly from the town in 1.5 hours by first heading towards Hasensattel.

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From Vienna (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A2 motorway towards Graz.
Switch to the S36 at exit 99-Knoten St. Michael towards Judenburg.
Take exit Judenburg-Ost.
Follow the B114 towards Trieben/Hohentauern.
Continue through Hohentauern into the Triebental.
Follow the road into the Triebental until you reach the Bauernhof Braun.

From Graz (approx. 1.5 hours):

Take the A9 motorway towards Linz/Salzburg.
Take exit 100-Trieben.
Drive on the B114 towards Judenburg/Hohentauern.
Follow the B114 through Hohentauern and into the Triebental.
Follow the road into the Triebental until you reach the Bauernhof Braun.

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A10 motorway towards Villach.
Switch to the B320 at exit 63-Altenmarkt towards Radstadt/Liezen.
Continue on the B320 until the ramp to the A9 towards Graz.
Take exit 100-Trieben.
Drive on the B114 towards Judenburg/Hohentauern.
Follow the B114 through Hohentauern and into the Triebental.
Follow the road into the Triebental until you reach the Bauernhof Braun.

Large parking lot at the Braun farm

From the parking lot you walk a short distance past the stables of the farm where you can already see the yellow hiking signs that accompany you to your destination. You will also find additional signs with "Himmlisches Platzerl".

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

CULINARY DELIGHTS:
Fresh oven roast made from Highland beef at Bergerhube in Triebental, T: +43 3618 382, closed Wed
Bauernhof Braun, Farm products pre-orders: T: +43 681 81306865

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern