Mugel hike from Niklasdorf

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,2 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 665 hm

Downhill 665 hm

Highest point 1632 m

This wonderful hike is located in the Erzberg-Leoben region.

The Mugel is located in the heart of the Gleinalm Mountains at 1,630 m above sea level. A popular hiking and excursion destination is the Mugel Schutzhaus, which was completely rebuilt in 2010 and is open all year round. It is operated by the ÖTK section Leoben-Niklasdorf. The shelter is a long-distance hiking trail control point and has more than 50 beds for overnight stays. The physical well-being is also taken care of, warm meals are offered all day. The effort of the ascent is rewarded by magnificent views of the Mur, Mürz and Vordernberger valleys.

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More information

Details on how to get to the summer parking lot can be found here.
The best place to park your car is at the Mugel winter parking lot.

Starting from the Niklasdorfgraben, from the Mugel winter parking lot it goes first along the forest road until you turn right after the hunting lodge on the trail. Of course, there is the option here to continue hiking along the forest road. The signposting is very good and you can't miss it. After a short time you will reach the alpine landscape around the Ochsenstall, where you can already see the transmitter of the Mugel. Passing this, the last short ascent to the Hans Prosl Schutzhaus takes place. Return along the same path.

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:

What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

In winter, do not forget the snowlines or snowshoes (depending on snow conditions)!

Even in winter a hike on the Mugel is a beautiful experience!

Timetables and travel information can be found directly at:

Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at

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Contact Mugelschutzhaus:

Innkeeper Roman Weißmüller
Mugelweg 5, 8712 Niklasdorf
Tel.: +43 660 3590009
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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben
Tourist office
Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148

office@erzberg-leoben.at