Hemma Pilgerweg Alpinvariante Rottenmann - Planneralm

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 25,9 km

Time 10:00 h

Uphill 1743 hm

Downhill 830 hm

Highest point 2194 m

This variant of the Hemma Pilgerweg, which leads us from the Paltental to the Planneralm, is one of the most beautiful sections of the Hemma Pilgerweg.

Saint Hemma, born in 980 as the Countess of Friesach-Zeltschach, was a well-known figure among the population, not least because of her charity and patronage. Among other things, she founded the Benedictine monasteries of Gurk and Admont, where the largest monastery library in the world can be seen. This stage of the alpine variant, which leads us to the Planneralm, is characterized by a steady ascent to the alpine pastures of the Planneralm and an impressive landscape in the heart of the Niedere Tauern.

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More information

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.

Several parking lots are available in Rottenmann.

Starting from Rottenmann, the route first heads towards Oppenberg, facing the imposing Burg Strechau. Crossing the two peaks of Seekoppe and Hochrettelstein, the tour's highest point at 2,220 metres above sea level, the trail leads to the beautiful Planneralm.

Click here for the next stage Planneralm - Oberwölz

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Tip for emergency reporting – 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?

Packing your backpack correctly makes everything easier: pack heavy items first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are needed frequently, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. Emergency equipment including blister plasters belongs in every backpack and dressing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

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Steiermark Tourism, Tel. +43 316 40030, www.steiermark.com

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www.steiermark.com/pilgern

Monika Gschwandner-Elkins: Hemma Pilgerwege, ARGE Hemma Pilgerweg, 9313 St. Georgen am Längsee, Freytag&Berndt und Artaria KG, 2008