Salzstiegl - Speikkogel

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 6,2 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 430 hm

Downhill 430 hm

Highest point 1965 m

“The amazing": On the hike from the Salzstiegelhaus to the Speikkogel, you will be amazed by wind turbines, a reservoir and rare plants. Experience a hike across green meadows and mountain slopes with far-reaching views.

From the Salzstiegelhaus, Murtal/ Styria in a southwesterly direction on trail 505, the trail goes moderately uphill into the forest. Slowly the forest thins out and you reach the Hahnsattel (1713m). Now you follow the mark 520 up the first real ascent. After about 1 ½ hours you reach the Speikkogel via the comfortable mossy alpine pasture ground. In good weather you can see the Seetaler Alps with the Zirbitzkogel from there.

Afterwards, you return to the Salzstiegelhaus via the same path.

The trail from Speikkogel to Salzstiegelhaus is part of the 15th stage of the Styrian long-distance hiking trail "From Glacier to Wine".

Trail conditions: forest trail, meadow trail, marked trails

Best season

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More information

Packer Bundesstraße (B70) via Hirschegg to the Salzstiegelhaus or via Weißkirchen through the Feistritzgraben towards Salzstiegel / Hirschegg.

You can also reach the starting point Salzstiegelhaus by bike. Directly at the Salzstiegelhaus there is a separate "Bike & Hike" - parking lot, where the bike can be safely locked.

Salzstiegelhaus parking lot

From the Salzstiegelhaus in a southwesterly direction on trail 505, the trail goes moderately uphill into the forest. Slowly the forest thins out and you reach the Hahnsattel (1713m). Now you follow the mark 520 up the first real ascent. After about 1 ½ hours you reach the Speikkogel via the comfortable mossy alpine pasture ground. In good weather you can see the Seetaler Alps with the Zirbitzkogel from there. Afterwards, you return to the Salzstiegelhaus via the same path.

In order to really enjoy a hike in the Zirbenland and relax, please note the following points:

Plan your stages according to your condition and ability. Take your time. Organize your energy very well, take enough breaks.
There are very long sections. Not everywhere there are possibilities to stop for refreshments. For a long-distance hiker it goes without saying that he should have enough drinks (and snacks) with him.
Adapt your behavior to the respective conditions, both meteorological and ground conditions. Study the weather forecast daily.
Pay attention to yourself and other hikers

Dress appropriately for a hike:

Wear weather-appropriate, durable clothing. In any case, the clothing should protect you from possible rain and cold or sun and heat.
Even low mountain ranges often hold meteorological surprises. It is not uncommon, even in June, for a cold snap to occur at higher altitudes.
Sandals, bathing slippers, even sneakers are not the appropriate 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.

Depending on your condition, the hiking tour can be extended on the well-marked hiking trail 520 to the Hofalmkogel, Ameringkogel and Größenberg.

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