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Mugel hike from Niklasdorf

This wonderful hike is located in the ERZBERG LEOBEN region.
The Mugel is located in the heart of the Gleinalm Mountains at 1,630 m above sea level. A popular hiking and excursion destination is the Mugel Schutzhaus, which was completely rebuilt in 2010 and is open all year round. It is operated by the ÖTK section Leoben-Niklasdorf. The shelter is a long-distance hiking trail control point and has more than 50 beds for overnight stays. The physical well-being is also taken care of, warm meals are offered all day. The effort of the ascent is rewarded by magnificent views of the Mur, Mürz and Vordernberger valleys.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
10,2 km
Route
3:00 h
Time
665 hm
Uphill
665 hm
Downhill
1632 m
Highest point

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More information

Details on how to get to the summer parking lot can be found here.
Starting from the Niklasdorfgraben, from the Mugel winter parking lot it goes first along the forest road until you turn right after the hunting lodge on the trail. Of course, there is the option here to continue hiking along the forest road. The signposting is very good and you can't miss it. After a short time you will reach the alpine landscape around the Ochsenstall, where you can already see the transmitter of the Mugel. Passing this, the last short ascent to the Hans Prosl Schutzhaus takes place. Return along the same path.
 Even in winter a hike on the Mugel is a beautiful experience!
Timetables and travel information can be found directly at:

Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at 

With the BusBahnBim app  of the Verbundlinie, timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train and tram connections in Austria can be queried by entering locations and/or addresses, stops or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) - on Google Play and in the 

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The best place to park your car is at the Mugel winter parking lot.
Contact Mugelschutzhaus:

Innkeeper Hans Harger

Mugelweg 5, 8712 Niklasdorf

Open daily, except Tuesday = day of rest

Tel.: 0650/6828798

www.facebook.com/mugelschutzhaus

Tourismusverband ERZBERG LEOBEN 

Tourist office

Hauptplatz 3

8700 Leoben

Phone: +43 3842 481 4 810

office@erzberg-leoben.at  

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What the weather will be like

Leoben (542m)

Morning
cloudy
21°C
90%
5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
26°C
25%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
22°C
55%
5 km/h
Unsettled with showers, especially in the early morning and towards evening.
Morning
sunny
19°C
10%
5 km/h
Noon
sunny
28°C
30%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
24°C
30%
5 km/h
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
19.07.2024
cloudy
16°C 30°C
20.07.2024
cloudy
16°C 28°C
21.07.2024
cloudy
15°C 29°C

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