Hölleralm - Heavenly place 6

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 14,6 km

Time 4:45 h

Uphill 600 hm

Downhill 600 hm

Highest point 1511 m

"Heavenly place" of the mountain rescuer Christiane

On this easy hike, which is suitable for families and nature lovers alike, you can enjoy the natural landscape and the peace and quiet!

A stop at one of our rustic huts is definitely worthwhile!

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More information

via the B114 to the top of the pass or the Hohentauern war memorial there is a large parking lot
Parkinglot Passhöhe / War memorial

The tour starts at the parking lot at the top of the pass in Hohentauern, from there follow the signs to the pile-dwelling village. From the pile-dwelling village, continue straight on to the toll gate. Turn right before the tollgate and follow the signs to the Hölleralm. The trail leads along a forest path to the hut with a few small ascents but nothing too steep. The path leads back towards the Edelrautehütte. Until you reach the toll road, from there it is all downhill to the pile-dwelling village. Tip: If you don't want to do the whole loop, you can also park your car at the cross-country ski center and "only" walk to the hut and back the same way.

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