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Gaaler Höhe starting from Gaal

A wooded hike from the Gaal sports center parking lot to the Gaal ridge.
This moderately difficult hike leads mainly through forests. 

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
10,0 km
Route
4:00 h
Time
710 hm
Uphill
710 hm
Downhill
1539 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Knittelfeld West - Gaal - Gaal sports center
The trail leads along well-signposted forest paths from the Gaal sports center via an asphalt road to the Schintelbacherhof, from where it continues through the forest. To the finish, the Gaaler Höhe. You can also follow the markings 08, long-distance hiking trail. Return the same way.
There are opportunities to relax at the starting point - whether at the Gaal bathing pond or the Gaal fishing pond. 
The tour is accessible by public transport, Knittelfeld train station by bus to Gaal. However, you can spend a few lovely days here and take advantage of one of the numerous hiking opportunities. 
Free parking - Gaal sports center
More information at www.murtal.at/wandern  Wanderkarte freytag & berndt WK 212 Seetaler Alpen, Seckauer Alpen, Judenburg, Knittelfeld

Wegnummer: 908

You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 2 - Tour 20c

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at  - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

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

 Map: freytag & berndt

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What the weather will be like

Gaal (874m)

Morning
sunny
17°C
20%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
22°C
55%
5 km/h
Night
rainy
19°C
65%
5 km/h
Early morning sunshine, soon followed by showers and finally thunderstorms.
Morning
slightly cloudy
16°C
10%
0 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
22°C
35%
0 km/h
Night
rainy
18°C
65%
5 km/h
Quite sunny with scattered clouds during the day, but a chance of thunderstorms towards evening.
24.07.2024
sunny
12°C 23°C
25.07.2024
sunny
10°C 22°C
26.07.2024
very sunny
9°C 24°C

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