From Mitterdorf to the Stanglalm

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,9 km

Time 2:45 h

Uphill 895 hm

Highest point 1490 m

A wonderful tour along the Mariazell trail 706A in the opposite direction with the highlight of a picture-book alpine pasture.

Our hike starts in the centre of Mitterdorf. We follow the markings 730 or 706A to the Stanglalpe and the nearby Leopold-Wittmaier-Hütte.

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By car, take the S6 Semmering expressway and exit at St. Barbara – Mitterdorf. At the roundabout, take the third exit and follow the main road to the next roundabout. There, take the first exit – this will lead you to the center of Mitterdorf, where you can park your car.

Parking is available in the center of St. Barbara im Mürztal – Mitterdorf.

Our hike begins in the village center of Mitterdorf. From here, we follow trail markers 730 and 706A up to the Stanglalm and on to the nearby Leopold-Wittmaier Hut, a welcoming spot for a rest and refreshment. The hut is open every weekend.

For the return, we can either retrace our steps or opt for a scenic descent into Krieglach. This alternative route follows trail number 729 over the Wolfsriegel ridge and down into the Freßnitzgraben valley. From there, the marked path leads us directly to the heart of Krieglach.

Mountain Rescue Emergency Number: 140
European Emergency Number (from mobile phones): 112

Packing your backpack properly can make your hike a lot easier: start by placing heavier items at the bottom. Your water bottle should always be easily accessible, ideally in a side pocket. Items you’ll need more frequently – like sunglasses, camera, or trail map – belong at the top. A basic emergency kit, including blister plasters, is a must-have in every backpack. Dressing in layers – the “onion principle” – is always recommended!

For all hikes, make sure to wear sturdy, ankle-high hiking boots!

By train or bus to St. Barbara im Mürztal – Mitterdorf.
For information on train and bus connections, please visit www.verbundlinie.at.

Tourist Office Hochsteiermark