Speikkogel vom Gelingraben

"The borderline genius":
The varied ascent leads through dense forests and across wide alpine meadows, accompanied by impressive views of the surrounding peaks. Once you reach the Speikkogel, a breathtaking panorama awaits you, which more than rewards the effort of the ascent and allows you to look far over the edge of the Mur Valley. This hike not only offers enjoyment of nature, but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the mountains away from everyday life - a perfect excursion for anyone looking to slow down.

This hike takes us from the Stanglhütte in the Gleingraben to the Speikkogel and offers a variety of landscapes, from dense forests to wide alpine meadows. The ascent is challenging, but rewards us with impressive views of the Mur Valley and the surrounding peaks. After a hike of around three hours, we reach the Gleinalm refuge, where we can fortify ourselves before tackling the ascent to the summit of the Speikkogel (1,988 m). A breathtaking panorama awaits us at the summit, which extends far beyond the Mur Valley and more than makes up for the effort of the ascent. This tour is ideal for hikers who are looking for a mixture of sporting challenge and nature experience and want to enjoy the tranquillity of the mountains.

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

14,2 km

Route

6:30 h

Time

960 hm

Uphill

960 hm

Downhill

1985 m

Highest point

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By car:
From Vienna (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A2 in the direction of Graz.
At exit 161-Knoten St. Michael, change to the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
Take the Judenburg exit.
Take the B114 in the direction of Judenburg.
In Judenburg turn left onto the B78 in the direction of Knittelfeld.
Follow the signs to Gleinalm and turn right into Gleingraben.

Follow the road to the Stanglhütte.

From Graz (approx. 1.5 hours):
Take the A9 in the direction of Linz/Salzburg.
Take the Judenburg exit.
Take the B114 in the direction of Judenburg.
In Judenburg turn left onto the B78 in the direction of Knittelfeld.
Follow the signs to Gleinalm and turn right into Gleingraben.
Follow the road to the Stanglhütte.

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A10 in the direction of Villach.
Change to the A9 towards Graz at exit 63-Knoten St. Michael.
Take the Judenburg exit.
Take the B114 in the direction of Judenburg.
In Judenburg, turn left onto the B78 towards Knittelfeld.
Follow the signs to Gleinalm and turn right into Gleingraben.
Follow the road to the Stanglhütte.

We start our hike at the Stanglhütte in Gleingraben. First we follow a wide forest path that leads us into the valley towards Gleinalmsattel. After around 2.5 to 3 hours, we reach the Gleinalm refuge, where we can take a well-earned break. Here we have a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. From the refuge, we continue along the southern ridge. The ascent to the Speikkogel is challenging, as we have to overcome several hills before we finally reach the summit cross. However, the effort is rewarded by the breathtaking view. We then make our way back to the Stanglhütte along the same route.

This hike is of medium difficulty and offers impressive panoramic views

If you like, you can hike on from the Speikkogel to the Lenzmoarkogel in about 15 minutes.
For a conflict-free coexistence on alpine pastures and meadows it is important to observe a few rules, especially when traveling with dogs. (Source: www.sichere-almen.at - 06/2021)

Avoid contact with grazing animals, do not feed them, keep a safe distance!
Keep calm, do not frighten grazing animals!
Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between mother cows and dogs!
Always keep dogs under control and on a short leash. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Immediately unleash!
Do not leave hiking trails on alpine pastures and meadows!
If grazing animals block the way, avoid them as far as possible!
When grazing animals approach: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness of the animals!Fences must be respected!
If there is a gate, use it, then close it well and cross the pasture quickly!
Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.at 6/2021)

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is especially active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:
Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
Weather service:
www.zamg.ac.at
Direct link mountain weather Styria:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at

Several parking options at the Stanglhütte

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern