Hike to the Hundskopfhütte
This moderately difficult hike in the area of Veitsch - Niederaigen takes us to the Wartberger Hundskopfhütte. On the return journey, we pass through the legendary Mehlstübl, adding a touch of mystery to the adventure.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
9,4 km
Route
5:00 h
Time
516 hm
Uphill
516 hm
Downhill
1116 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
We begin our hike at the "Zenker Hausbau" parking lot and follow the first part of the trail along the forest road heading west up the mountain to the Hochreiter farm. Upon reaching the Hochreiterkogel, we continue left to the south towards the Hundskopfhütte. After reaching the Hundskopfhütte, our journey continues – about 200 meters past the hut, we turn left and hike via Mehlstübl to the Joselbauer. From the Gasthof Rantsch, we head back to Dorfveitsch, the starting point of our hike.
Culinary tip: Stop at the Gasthof Rantsch (closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) for a delightful meal!
Take the train to St. Barbara - Mitterdorf station. From there, take the bus into the Veitscher Tal.
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Free parking is available at the Zenker Hausbau parking lot.
Gallery
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Der Bauernhof Hochreiter am Weg | © Herbert Podbressnik
What the weather will be like
St. Barbara im Mürztal (588m)
Morning
13°C
80%
5 km/h
Noon
15°C
80%
15 km/h
Night
14°C
70%
5 km/h
Overcast throughout the day and frequent, but light rain.
Morning
11°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
22°C
0%
10 km/h
Night
17°C
20%
5 km/h
Fog and clouds will clear slowly and the day will be partly sunny.
16.04.2025
9°C
23°C
17.04.2025
11°C
21°C
18.04.2025
7°C
16°C
