Gröbminger Land

Marathon Route at Mitterberg

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Tour description

From the starting point, we will follow the path into the forest. Keeping left at the clearance, we will once again go through the beautiful mixed forest. Afterwards, we will cross the street and keep following the path until we go past Matzling. We will have reached the village’s last houses after walking a few metres along the road. There, will follow path no. M1 or M4 west into the forest again until reaching the next settlement. After passing the houses, we will head to the left towards the edge of the forest and follow path no. M1 or M5 down to Tipschern. Now comes the tour’s steepest climb - up towards the mountain and onwards to Pürcherhof. From there, we will continue to Gersdorf, Dorf and Kaindorf, cross the town centre, and proceed west back to the starting point.

The tour

easy

Starting and end point Municipal office Mitterberg-Sankt Martin

Tour characteristics

Fitness (5/6)

Skills (5/6)

Information

Distance: 17 km

Duration: 4 h

Ascent: 330 m

Descent: 330 m

highest point: 848 m

Best season

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Map, elevation profile & further information

B 320 - Mitterberg exit - follow the signposts from Hotel Häusler im Wald - turn right in Gersdorf and park at the town hall.municipal office in Gersdorf

Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.

In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number

A balaclava, gloves, a good jacket and pair of pants are standard equipment for routes in Alpine terrain. Good water-resistant shoes, sunglasses, solar protection and sufficient drinks are essential. This also includes torches, mapping material, a knife, and a small first aid kit.

Tour at your own risk! No liability shall be assumed for any existing or occurring Alpine hazards (weather, etc..).

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