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Boundless Austrian winterlust — snowshoeing in the Mur Valley
Hiking Collection by Erlebnisregion Murtal
12
Tours
35:42 h
66.1 mi
19,050 ft
Powdery, glistening fresh snow so deep that you almost sink into it. When it wraps the magnificent landscape of Austria’s Styrian Murtal in its white dress, it’s time to strap on your snowshoes and hit the trail. Never tried it? Then now is the opportunity, because if you like hiking over the mountains and through the winter forests, you’ll love the wonderful freedom of movement on snowshoes.
We’ve put together 12 snowshoe Tours for your adventure in this wonderful winter mountain world. The selection includes everything from short, 3-kilometre (1.8 mi) routes to challenging 13 kilometre (8 mi) expeditions with elevation gains from 150 to 900 metres (492–2,953 ft). From snow-covered stream valleys to striking mountain ranges and white peaks with stunning views, there’s so much to immerse yourself in. You’ll discover the source of the Lavant on a leisurely hike, find the hidden Lindersee lake and then stop for a bite to eat in one of the cosy huts. How about a toboggan ride back to the starting point? It’s great fun for the whole family.
You don't even need your own snowshoes as you can rent them easily. If you want to try them out first, we recommend one of the trial zones where you can learn the technique of walking with snowshoes. On Fridays, there’s also a snowshoe taster day. Want to be an expert? You can attend exciting snowshoe workshops or book a guided snowshoe Tour. You can find more information for your adventures here: murtal.at/styria/winter/snowshoeing.
All the Tours in this Collection are circular routes so you don't have to worry about how to get back to your starting point. There are cosy and rustic places to stop along many of the routes too, where you can warm up and be pampered by the friendly innkeepers.
Pack your gloves, hat, scarf and a thermos and you're ready to go. Let yourself be enchanted: the white peaks, snow-covered paths and icy mountain lakes unfold their magic for you. Have fun on your Tours!
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Tours
- 01:353.65 mi2.3 mph725 ft700 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Just enjoy! On this six-kilometer round tour, you alternately hike over wide alpine pastures and through snow-covered forest areas. The alpine panorama is stunning: in front of you the view of the Brandkogel, the Gleinalm and the other mountain ranges in the area opens up. The climbs are gentle and the…
- 03:477.15 mi1.9 mph2,050 ft2,050 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Let's go to the Rosenkogel. The mountain is perfect for snowshoeing and is therefore very popular. Once at the top, a sensational view of the Alpine peaks of Styria awaits you.
The round tour starts at the winter parking lot at the Lanzalm and initially takes you leisurely past the summer hut to the saddle…
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- 03:176.62 mi2.0 mph1,325 ft1,325 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Black Lord is a wayside cross with a statue of Christ below the Geigerkogel. After being struck by lightning many years ago, it did not burn, but instead turned black. It still is today and that is why it has had this name for many generations.
The easy and leisurely round trip begins in the Allerheiligengraben…
- 04:418.01 mi1.7 mph2,450 ft2,450 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
13 kilometers, 750 meters in altitude and as a reward a great panorama over the snow-covered Alps. If you are tempted by these views, you are in good physical condition and have some alpine experience, then the tour is just right for you. It's best to do it on a fair weather day. Not only because of…
- 01:092.01 mi1.7 mph950 ft175 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
With snowshoes up the mountain and down again in a sledge? What a beautiful idea! The tour is perfect for the whole family because the ascent is quite short and only a little bit steeper. And when you reach the top, you can stop for a break in the cozy Winterleiten hut before you return to the starting…
- 04:107.92 mi1.9 mph3,000 ft3,000 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
You will conquer a sporty 920 vertical meters from the small town of Sankt Oswald up to the Rosenkogel. The ascent from the west side is more lonely and a little sportier than the path on the east side. But also more sun-kissed and with equally beautiful views. Make sure to bring a picnic and enough…
- 02:544.20 mi1.5 mph1,350 ft1,350 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
On this route you hike six and a half kilometers on technically easy paths with a view of the striking Zirbitzkogel and the imposing backdrop of the Seetal Alps. And at the end, when your camera's memory card slowly overflows and you can feel the cold on your face, a hearty snack and a warming drink…
- 02:515.47 mi1.9 mph1,275 ft1,275 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
The view of the snow-covered peaks of the Seetal Alps and the tranquility of the kilometer-long winter hiking trails make this hike a very nice experience. Technically easy paths, gradual ascents and descents and the mix of winter forest and further, snow-covered cirque landscapes are simply stunning…
- 01:313.62 mi2.4 mph475 ft475 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This magical snowshoe hiking trail on the Hohentauern pass landscape has been freshly set up so that you can conquer new territory with every step and discover the idyllic winter landscape for yourself. This approximately six kilometer long tour with a height difference of only 150 meters is virtually…
- 04:257.30 mi1.6 mph2,425 ft2,425 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Just you, the mighty mountains and the wide sky - what a beautiful thought! On this great, approximately twelve-kilometer snowshoe hike, you will conquer around 740 meters in altitude and finally reach the small pilgrimage church of Maria Schnee. Here you get really close to the sky and from the forecourt…
- 02:395.20 mi2.0 mph1,550 ft1,550 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Through extensive alpine pastures and sparse forest, it goes up to the Wildalm. Again and again you have gorgeous views of the wintry landscape. The initially moderate inclines become a bit more ambitious towards the Alm. But it can be a little challenging when a wonderful landscape of wonderful alpine…
- 02:434.90 mi1.8 mph1,475 ft1,475 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The snowshoe hike to the Edelrautehütte brings you very close to one of the "7 heavenly places" in Hohentauern. On top of that, the hike through the snow-covered landscape with the gorgeous views is one of the region's snowshoe classics. If you like, you can borrow a toboggan for the way back and whiz…
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Collection Stats
- Tours12
- Distance66.1 mi
- Duration35:42 h
- Elevation19,050 ft
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