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Around the Eppenstein Ruin

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Take your camera with you and photograph the most beautiful view from the ruins over the Murtal region, which lies at your feet.
From the Eppenstein parking lot, the ascent to the ruins is either via the signposted path via Falmoar or directly by the shorter, also signposted path through the forest. The castle ruins of Eppenstein are still in a very attractive condition thanks to the commitment and time spent by the castle association for maintenance. From the ruins there is an incomparable view over the Mur valley.

Via Vordersieding and Mühldorf the route passes the Sattler recreational facility to Weißkirchen.

From the center of Weißkirchen the way back leads to Eberdorf. The whole way you enjoy a great view of the castle ruins until you reach the Eppenstein.


Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
10,8 km
Route
3:00 h
Time
260 hm
Uphill
260 hm
Downhill
875 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Coming from Vienna: S36 Murtal expressway - exit Zeltweg West - traffic circle direction Obdach B78 - at the traffic circle at Weißkirchen - follow exit Weißkirchen.

Coming from Klagenfurt: A2 Südautobahn - exit Bad St. Leonhard - follow B78 Obdacher Bundesstraße - at the traffic circle at Weißkirchen - exit Weißkirchen

From direction Gaberl: B77 Gaberl federal road - in the village Weißkirchen

Follow the classic circular hiking trail 324, red/white/red markings, as far as the Eppenstein ruin.

From the Eppenstein ruin follow the signposts in the direction of Weißkirchen.

To fortify yourself during the tour, it is worth making a detour to the Korer cider tavern. From the ruin you are there in ~30 min. on well-marked paths. 
This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" because there is no regular connection.
You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 1 & 2 - Tour 41b

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 

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What the weather will be like

Mariazell (860m)

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Noon
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Night
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Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Morning
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The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
11.05.2024
slightly cloudy
5°C 19°C
12.05.2024
sunny
7°C 18°C
13.05.2024
slightly cloudy
7°C 19°C

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