Hiking route Rappoldkogel - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Murtal Hiking route Rappoldkogel - Touren-Impression #1 | © Erlebnisregion Murtal

Rappoldkogel

“The refreshing one”
This hike in the heart of the Styrian Randgebirge will reward and inspire you with outstanding views of the Ameringkogel and Größenberg. Combine your hike with a visit to the legendary Steinerne Miaz.

Highlight: Gipfelkreuz, Summit Cross

The starting point of this hike is the "Altes Almhaus" mountain inn. From there, hiking trail 505 leads on a flat stretch in the direction of the Rappoldkogel. On the left side you can see the stone statue of the Virgin Mary in the distance - church services are always held there in summer. Follow trail 505 to the "Gerti-Thörl" where the Rappoldkogel tour branches off from trail 505 with trail number 505B. The ascent to the Rappoldkogel begins slowly (only experienced hikers should consider the Rappoldkogel variant) - a leisurely and slow pace is taken on a hiking trail to the summit of the Rappoldkogel (1900m) - from the summit there is a wonderful distant view of the Murtal - after the obligatory summit photo, the trail continues in the direction of the Salzstiegelhütte - immediately after the summit, a few stone steps lead downwards where a beautiful hiking trail follows the steps. After approx. 2.5 hours from the start, you reach the Salzstiegelhütte - tasty home-cooked meals invite you to linger and relax - freshly strengthened, you return to the Alte Almhaus on hiking trail marker 505 - a flat, wide trail (a cross-country ski trail in winter) - walking time approx. 1.5 hours.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
12,1 km
Route
4:00 h
Time
500 hm
Uphill
500 hm
Downhill
1928 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Exit Zeltweg West on the Murtalschnellstraße, bypass Zeltweg to Weißkirchen, continue in the direction of Voitsberg on the Gaberlbundestrasse B77 to the Gaberl pass.
Altes Almhaus - Rappoldkogel - Salzstieglhaus- Altes Almhaus
Please note that the ascent and descent can be quite steep in parts. 
This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.
NEW: Gaberl car park is subject to a fee, € 3 coins in the machine, 
Region Murtal

Altes Almhaus

Salzstiegelhaus

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at

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What the weather will be like

Hirschegg-Pack (896m)

Morning
slightly cloudy
-2°C
45%
5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
1°C
15%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
0°C
5%
5 km/h
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
cloudy
-1°C
5%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
4°C
10%
10 km/h
Night
weather.icon.04
0°C
0%
10 km/h
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
16.12.2024
slightly cloudy
-1°C 9°C
17.12.2024
very sunny
2°C 9°C
18.12.2024
sunny
1°C 8°C
Naturpark-Bank | © Alpengasthof Moser - ArisMedia

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