Hochalm - Maria Schnee from "Kühberger"
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Maria Schnee" is the fairytale name of the highest pilgrimage site in the Eastern Alps, located on the Hochalm. The idyllic mountain church is a very special place for many pilgrims. The view, which stretches from the Seetal Alps to the Semmering, is unique and the panorama impressive!
We first follow the forest road, but the excellent signposting soon leads us away from the serpentine road. The trail leads us along some huts and a stream. Then the path turns into a footpath, we also pass a game gate until the path leads uphill to the right on a forest path. The path is a little steeper but easy to walk. We now leave the stream that has accompanied us until now. After the ascent in the forest, we come out on the forest road and can continue directly opposite on an alpine pasture. Now the view becomes wider and we reach the car park in front of the Grafenalm - attention, the Grafenalm is closed. Here you have a wonderful view in the direction of Murtal and Zirbitzkogel. We are now about halfway there.
On the left side of the hill is a prominent tree - the path now leads directly past the Wetterlärche. Of course, you can also follow the forest road, because the ascent over the Almenboden is relatively steep, and it is worthwhile to use hiking poles here. We then briefly pass through a piece of forest again. The path continues and we can already see the Hochalm with Maria Schnee in front of us. A great photo motif from this position. Following the wide path - which becomes steeper again - we soon lose sight of the Hochalm again. The climbers among us dare to climb directly over the alpine pasture floor.
But after the ascent above the path, as soon as we have finally reached the tree line, we see the Seckauer Zinken and the special shape and red colour that this mountain range has. Even though we have the feeling that we must have reached Maria Schnee long ago, we realise that we are now approaching the church from the back.
Even if Maria Schnee is the destination for most hikers - a detour to the summit cross of the Hochalm is definitely recommended. It is only a few hundred metres to the top, but you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Eisenerz Alps and Hochschwab.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
More information
Knittelfeld - Seckau Ort- Attention access by bicycle to the Kühbergerhof is prohibited.
If possible up to the Kühbergerhof road (prepare € 2 euro coins for the barrier), then forest road and marked hiking trail, between Ramplerhütte and Grafenalm unmarked trail and forest road.
Refreshment stop
Ramplerhütte, Seckau, +43 664 4648862
From Knittelfeld bus station with bus no. 844 via Gaal, Puchschachen to Seckau.
Adeg Seckau or after clarification Kühbergerhof Seckau Tel: +43 680 1201461
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Kirche Maria Schnee | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Peter Eberhard
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Beginn der Wanderung nach dem Kühberger | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Der erste Teil des Weges durch den Wald | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Wetterlärche am Weg zur Hochalm | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Michael Königshofer
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Weg mit Blick zum Ziel | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Ramplerhütte Hochalm | © WEGES | WEGES
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Die Grafenalm lädt zur Einkehr ein | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Einkehr auf der Grafenalm | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Weiter zum Gipfelkreuz | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Gipfel Hochalm | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
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Maria Schnee | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Peter Eberhard
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Ausblick über das Aichfeld | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Peter Eberhard
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Maria Schnee auf der Hochalm | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | HQ Superphoto
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Maria Schnee auf der Hochalm in den Seckauer Alpen im Murtal (Steiermark) | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Peter Eberhard
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Maria Schnee auf der Hochalm in den Seckauer Alpen im Murtal (Steiermark) | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Manuela Machner
What the weather will be like
Seckau (851m)
Snowfall in the early morning, then alternating snowfall and rain during the day.
Snowfall and sleet will last into the afternoon, then it will dry up towards evening.
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