Edelweissboden

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 7,9 km

Time 3:25 h

Uphill 663 hm

Downhill 667 hm

Highest point 1819 m

A unique hike in the Erzberg-Leoben region to the beautiful natural jewel the Edelweissboden. Here you can experience the blooming of thousands of edelweiss from the end of June to the end of July. A natural spectacle of the special class. From the Edelweissboden you can continue to the summit of the Hochturm, where you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Hochsteiermark and observe the turquoise-blue Green Lake from a bird's eye view.

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More information

Coming from Leoben in the direction of Trofaiach (via B115a) or from Eisenerz via Präbichl to Trofaiach (B 115). Follow the forest road along the Rötzgraben to the Hiaslegg. From Buck an der Mur via Tragöß - Großdorf to the Hiaslegg.
Parking is available directly at the Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg.

The medium-difficulty mountain hike runs along the marked trail with the number 873. The starting point is the Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg. There is a limited number of paid parking spaces available here. From here northwestward first along a forest road and then through the forest with a short steep climb to Roßboden. Continue through charming alpine pastures and mountain pine islands to Edelweissboden. Continue westwards across the wide plateau with a view of the Grüner See lake near Tragöß, until you reach the summit of the Hochturm. Briefly descending to a saddle, cross this and over Schofen and light rocks northward to the summit cross. Descent as for the ascent.

Be sure to hike on the marked trails.

Emergency call rescue: 144

Emergency reporting tip - give answers to six important questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who reported the accident (call-back number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Hiking gear with good shoes.

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 plasters belongs in every rucksack and it is always advisable to put on different layers of clothing.

Stop at the Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg.

only possible to Trofaiach or Bruck an der Mur.

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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at