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Approach in the valley of the Kalte MürzPhoto: Wolfgang Drexler, Alpenverein Gebirgsverein
The ski ascent through the Kleinbodengraben essentially follows the summer path up to the large flat area of the Melkboden. In several places, the steep bank next to the narrow streambed can be somewhat unpleasant in winter, but the easiest route is usually easy to find by the summer markings on the trees. Behind the Melkboden, the summer path then runs steeply and in tight turns to the southeast and is often strongly wind-blown in winter by the frequently occurring northwest wind. Here, one would often have to take off the skis and carry them up or make a long detour over the Mitterbergschneid. Therefore, it makes sense to continue the ascent from the Melkboden directly in a straight line over a steep ridge that requires short rock scrambling (grade I+) at its narrowest point to reach a nice snow saddle, from where the ridge of the Windberg is then reached somewhat west of the summit.
The descent through the upper Dirtlerschlucht between the Mitterbergschneid and the Kleine Burgwand falls more into the category of “adventure skiing”: the narrow hollow is steep in sections and its rocky steps are by no means always fully covered with snow. The long lower part, however, is by no means a “gorge” anymore: Here, the streambed is formed by a wide alluvial area that is very good for skiing, and the ever-present view of the Große Burgwand is very impressive.
A downside of this tour is undoubtedly the long, flat return in the valley of the Kalte Mürz, which requires a lot of arm power even in good snow conditions.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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The mountain flanks along the Kleinbodengraben and the Dirtlerschlucht are partly extremely steep; this route therefore requires very secure conditions.Tips and suggestions
A very interesting route from the same starting point leads to the Waxenegg.Roadbook
From the parking lot, walk along a forest road following the Kalte Mürz for about 3 km upstream until you reach, shortly before a bridge, the yellow signpost of the summer path pointing right (south) uphill towards Schneealmhaus/Windberg. Follow the summer path, which initially leads steeply up to a small ridge in the forest and then crosses into the Kleinbodengraben. The further ascent to the Melkboden follows the route of the summer path, crossing the stream several times.
Shortly before the Melkboden, the hollow flattens again. From here, you can follow the streambed independently of the summer path and reach the large alluvial area of the Melkboden below the Griesleitensattel. Cross the Melkboden lengthwise and continue along the streambed until it narrows into a gorge. Here, turn sharply right and cross diagonally up a pine-covered slope, then turn left again as high as possible and continue uphill upstream on a valley shoulder. Where the view into the valley end opens, you see opposite (left) above on the other side of the hollow the mostly bare zigzag ramp of the summer path. For the direct ascent to the Windberg, now turn uphill to the right and aim for a narrow rocky ridge high above. Depending on snow conditions, you will have to take off your skis sooner or later and carry them in your backpack to finally reach the rocks and climb up the ridge, where soon behind a small peak you will find a snow saddle (possibly corniced!) in front of you. There you put your skis back on and climb in a big hairpin on the opposite flank until you can cross left into a cirque outlet and reach the ridge of the Windberg through this cirque. From here, it is not far to the summit cross to the east.
For the descent towards Michlbauerhütte, choose the direct summit slope or a slightly more easterly variant depending on snow conditions.
At the hut, put the climbing skins on again and cross gently uphill to the northeast, aiming for a flat saddle below the Schusterstuhl through the larches, where you reach a terrain edge that you follow to the right (southeast) until you have the upper end of the Dirtlerschlucht directly in front of you.
The entry into the Dirtlerschlucht depends on snow conditions and is either directly from above or via the eastern flank. Once you reach the valley floor, follow it downhill and downstream to the very bottom. Several steep steps in the upper part may be snow-free and/or icy, so you have to take off the skis, but they do not present really difficult obstacles. Further down, the hollow flattens and the streambed widens. This then offers a very nice ski descent to the forest road in the valley of the Kalte Mürz, from where you then have to “ride” about 4 km downstream.
Public transport
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S6 to Mürzzuschlag exit, B23 via Neuberg an der Mürz to Mürzsteg and further towards Frein/Lahnsattel to the Neuwald junction.
If you come from Lahnsattel on the B23, you reach the Neuwald junction before Frein.
At the junction into the hollow and up to the driving ban at the Jausenstation Leitner.
Parking
If you intend to stop at the Jausenstation Leitner after the tour, you can use the customer parking lot directly in front of the house.
Otherwise, there is a timber storage area behind the driving ban on the other side of the stream, which is usually cleared in winter and may be used for parking.
Coordinates
Equipment
Transceiver, shovel, probe, as well as the usual ski touring equipment.
Every backpack should contain: cold and sun protection, first aid kit, sufficient fluids, and a hiking map of the region.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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