Panorama trail Amering

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 16,2 km

Time 4:45 h

Uphill 590 hm

Downhill 590 hm

Highest point 1201 m

Enjoy the unique panorama with views of the Zirbitzkogel and the Ameringkogel in the Murtal region. Information boards at 10 stations along the trail provide answers to numerous questions. It leads you on the trail of this natural cultural landscape with its diverse flora and fauna.

You can start this 12 km long hiking trail either at the Amering municipal office or at the Tirolerwirt inn. (There are parking facilities at both entrances.) The trail covers an altitude difference of 300 metres and is of easy to medium difficulty. There are boards at ten stations that provide information about the natural and cultural landscape and ask you to fulfil small tasks.

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More information

From Vienna: Follow the A2, S6 and S36 to Bundesstraße / B78 in Fohnsdorf, take the S36 exit Zeltweg-West. Follow Gaberl Bundesstraße and Obdacher Str. / B78 to Sonnenrain.
Parking is available at the center of Obdach.

A wooded area (tree park) with an exceptionally rich diversity of species extends around the former municipal office. On a circular path of approx. 250 metres, 29 species of trees and shrubs have been found, whose systematic affiliation, age and height of growth, location, distribution and use are described individually on information boards.

Information boards at 10 stations provide information on a wide range of topics relating to the natural and cultural landscape. Forest, meadows, landscape, wildlife, mountain pasture, mountain habitat, water, ribbon fence are just some of the topics covered by the information boards.

So that you can really enjoy and relax on a hike in Zirbenland, please note the following points:

Plan your stages according to your fitness level and ability. Take your time. Manage your strength well and take plenty of breaks.
There are very long sections. Refreshment stops are not available everywhere. For a long-distance hiker, it goes without saying that you should have enough drinks (and snacks) with you.
Adapt your behaviour to the prevailing conditions, both meteorological and ground conditions. Check the weather forecast daily.
Take care of yourself and other hikers.

Dress appropriately for a hike:

Wear hard-wearing clothing that is suitable for the weather. Your clothing should always protect you from rain and cold or sun and heat.
Even low mountain ranges often have meteorological surprises in store. It is not uncommon, even in June, for a cold snap to occur at higher altitudes (so-called sheep cold).
Sandals, flip-flops and even trainers are not suitable footwear for a hike.
Use hiking boots with ankle protection. Make sure they have a good tread and grip. After rain showers, it can be very slippery in the forest, even in summer, on roots, leaves and stones.

Due to the length of the hiking trail, hiking equipment is recommended.You should plan at least half a day for the entire trail.

Visit the observation and adventure hiking trail and enjoy the marvellous views and tranquillity. You will also learn interesting facts about our cultural landscape with its diverse flora and fauna, its special features and hidden secrets.

This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 2 - Tour 49b

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at