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Marmot hike

Characteristics

Skill
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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 6,4 km
Time 2:00 h
Uphill 290 hm
Downhill 290 hm
Highest point 1082 m
Countless marmots can be observed up close while playing, eating and lounging in the Erzberg-Leoben region.
At the picturesque Zölzboden, hikers are offered a special natural spectacle: countless marmots can be observed at close range while playing, eating and lounging. After extensive observation, you can resume your hike past the Rahmhütte to the Hirnalm. The latter is ideal for a stop with typical Styrian delicacies before returning to the starting point.

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

More information

Take the A9 to the Traboch exit or the S6 to Leoben, continue on the B115 in the direction of Eisenerz. In Trofaiach, turn off at the northern edge of the village into the Krumpengraben. Drive to the end of the ditch and to the last parking lot.
Especially suitable for families. From the last parking lot in the Krumpengraben go right along the stream a gravel road to the Zölzboden. (Do not turn right from the parking lot to the Hirnalm). Walking time approx. 1.5h
Public transportation is available to Hafning. 

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at: Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB)www.busbahnbim.at

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Parking available in Krumpengraben
Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben 

Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at  

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Gallery

Leopoldsteinersee lake at Eisenerz

What the weather will be like Trofaiach (658m)

Today, 16.08.2026

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 65%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 17.08.2026

Dry and fair in the early morning, later frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
slightly cloudy
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
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16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

18.08.2026
cloudy
12°C 22°C
19.08.2026
cloudy
13°C 27°C
20.08.2026
rainy
15°C 26°C
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