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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.

Best season

More information

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

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What the weather will be like Leoben (542m)

Today, 29.06.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
35°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 55%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 30.06.2026

A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
33°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

30.06.2026
rainy
19°C 34°C
01.07.2026
rainy
17°C 30°C
02.07.2026
very sunny
16°C 27°C
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