In Pusterwald, a small village in the Murtal district of Austria, there are numerous opportunities for hiking and walking. The geographical location of Pusterwald is particularly attractive: embedded in the beautiful mountain landscape of Styria, the area offers a variety of different hiking routes for every taste.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Pusterwald
Hiking Trail
· Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern
Hoher Zinken 2222m, Schießeck 2275m, Klosterneuburgerhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
11.3 km
3:30 h
715 m
715 m
Six rather easy two-thousanders with a high starting point can be reached. The Lachtal ski area is not very attractive after winter, but long stretches also let us find beautiful landscape spots such as Tanzstattkircherl, storage lake, two tarns, gentians near the hut, even the wind farm is photogenic at sunrise.
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
3 Zinken - Schießeck from Pusterwald
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.6 km
4:00 h
560 m
560 m
“The jagged one": This enjoyable and easy alpine and summit hike leads from summit to summit in the Wölzer Tauern with a stop at the Grillerhütte in Pusterwald.
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
Kreuzkogel
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.6 km
5:00 h
745 m
745 m
"The wide one": The hike to the Kreuzkogel starts at the Gamperhütte and leads via the Schwabergeralm up to the Große Windlucke. You can enjoy impressive views of the Wölzer Tauern along the Zentralalpenweg trail. The summit is easy to reach and the summit cross is a worthwhile destination for mountain lovers!
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
3 summits at the golden graves onto the Wildalm
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
5:30 h
930 m
930 m
“The summit realms":
This enjoyable alpine pasture and ridge hike in the Wölzer Tauern with three or even four peaks starts at the Pusterwald gold panning facility, where you can try your luck after your hike.
Highlights: Pusterwald gold panning plant, summit cross
Hiking Trail
· Murau region
Tanzstattkapelle
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.4 km
1:49 h
126 m
646 m
This is an easy hike that is particularly suitable for families and children.
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
Die drei Zinken on the Tanzstattalpe Hoher-, Kleiner- und Niederer Zinken
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.2 km
2:32 h
344 m
344 m
The Wölzer Tauern, which are partly rugged in their centre, run out to the southeast towards the Murtal valley and its side valleys with gentle, wide meadow ridges. The tour presented here runs over such a ridge in Lachtal from the Klosterneuburgerhütte to the Hoher Zinken, Kleiner Zinken and Niederer Zinken.
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
Kleiner Hansl
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
3:50 h
800 m
800 m
The ascent of the challenging Kleiner Hansl Tour in the Murtal adventure region is possible all year round. The view from the summit cross is breathtaking.
Hiking Trail
· Murau region
Schießeck
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.2 km
4:00 h
544 m
545 m
This is a family-friendly tour, the climb is moderate, so you can turn aroung at any time.
Hiking Trail
· Murtal region
Hike on September 21, 2021 at 10:51
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.4 km
4:23 h
844 m
847 m
Rossalm - Grillerlucke - Schießeck - Hoher Zinken - Niederer Zinken - Sattel Kleiner Zinken - Tanzstattkircherl - Schönberg - Klosterneuburgerhütte - Lachtal
Hiking Trail
· Murau region
Hoher Zinken
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
4:30 h
660 m
660 m
This is a beautiful circular hike in the Lachtal valley, which offers views of the “TauernWind” wind farm, among other things.
The hikes along the "Pleschnitzzirbenweg" are particularly popular. This circular hiking trail leads through the idyllic stone pine forest and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. A highlight of this tour is certainly the visit to the high moor at the foot of the Zirbitzkogel, a unique natural landscape with rare animal and plant species.
Families with children also get their money's worth in Pusterwald. The "Children's Adventure Trail" is specially designed for young explorers and leads to interesting stations such as the forest telephone or the barefoot path. Here children can playfully explore nature and learn a lot about flora and fauna.
The best seasons for hiking in Pusterwald are spring, summer and autumn. In these months, the landscape shines in rich green or colourful autumn colours. In winter, on the other hand, the area is more suitable for skiing or cross-country skiing.
In addition to the above-mentioned routes, there are many other hiking trails around Pusterwald that are waiting to be explored. Whether challenging mountain tours or leisurely walks, there is something here for every hiking enthusiast.
In summary, Pusterwald is a true paradise for hikers. The location in Styria offers an impressive backdrop and the various hiking routes allow everyone to enjoy nature to the fullest. No matter if you are travelling with children or alone - Pusterwald inspires with its variety of possibilities and invites you to discover the beauty of the surroundings.
Families with children also get their money's worth in Pusterwald. The "Children's Adventure Trail" is specially designed for young explorers and leads to interesting stations such as the forest telephone or the barefoot path. Here children can playfully explore nature and learn a lot about flora and fauna.
The best seasons for hiking in Pusterwald are spring, summer and autumn. In these months, the landscape shines in rich green or colourful autumn colours. In winter, on the other hand, the area is more suitable for skiing or cross-country skiing.
In addition to the above-mentioned routes, there are many other hiking trails around Pusterwald that are waiting to be explored. Whether challenging mountain tours or leisurely walks, there is something here for every hiking enthusiast.
In summary, Pusterwald is a true paradise for hikers. The location in Styria offers an impressive backdrop and the various hiking routes allow everyone to enjoy nature to the fullest. No matter if you are travelling with children or alone - Pusterwald inspires with its variety of possibilities and invites you to discover the beauty of the surroundings.
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