On a discovery tour with the mountain guide
Nestled between the Niedere Tauern and Nockberge mountains is your starting point, the Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher. Together with Erwin Purgstaller, a state-certified mountain & ski guide, you make your tracks along the snow-covered mountain slopes. Step by step you get closer to the summits. Your efforts will be rewarded with a view of the surrounding mountains in the Murau-Kreischberg region.
5 days / 4 nights (3 tour days)
in Murauer Zimmer 4* or Hotel Zimmer 4* from € 775.00 per person excluding local tax
This offer is valid from January 15 to 19, 2025.
6 days / 5 nights (4 tour days)
in Murauer Zimmer 4* or Hotel Zimmer 4* from € 1,002.50 per person excluding local tax
This offer is valid from January 19 to 24, 2025.
Included services
- 4 / 5 nights in Murauer Zimmer 4* or Hotel Zimmer 4*
- 3 / 4 Ski tours with Erwin
- Breakfast buffet
- 4-course evening gourmet menu
- Warm tea for your thermos every day
- Use of the intimate wellness area: sauna, color light therapy, infrared cabin, steam bath
- Free wifi in the whole house
- Free parking in front of the house
Ski tours with Erwin
- 3 or 4 ski tours in the Murau region with a state-certified mountain guide
- Tour length: 3-6 hours, up to 1200 m altitude difference
- 30 - 60 minutes travel time with your own car
- Route selection depending on the conditions, e.g:
- Edelfeld from Etrachsee (11 km, 1000 m elevation gain, 5 hours)
- Gr. Königstuhl from the Dr. Merl Hütte (11 km, 600 m elevation gain, 4-5 hours)
- Kilnprein from the Turrach (15 km, 1200 hm, 6 hours)
- Frauenalpe from Kaindorf or Murau (1100 hm, 6 hours)
- Eisenhut from the Kreuzerhütte on the Sölkpass (1100 m altitude, 5 hours)
- Tockneralm in the Krakau (1000 hm, 4-5 hours)
- Wiegeneck in the Krakau Valley (1100 m altitude, 6 hours)
- and much more.
- Requirements and equipment
- Deep snow experience
- Good physical condition
- Own touring equipment according to equipment list
Minimum number of participants 4 persons, maximum 8 participants
Get to know Erwin
Erwin Purgstaller is a state-certified mountain and ski guide with a passion for the mountains in his home town of Murau and far beyond. On his guided tours, he deals with the different variations of mountaineering. With his expertise and his special feeling for the beauty of nature, he conveys the feeling of freedom and safety during the ascent and descent. His many years of experience and love of the mountains make him an ideal guide.
Adventure tour in a winter paradise
Conquer the wintry mountains of Styria and experience unforgettable ski tours with Erwin Purgstaller. Look forward to challenging descents in deep snow, where you glide elegantly through medium steep slopes in a parallel ski position. To get the most out of this adventure, you need a solid basic level of fitness and experience in deep snow skiing. For your safety and optimum enjoyment, you will occasionally ski in the mountain guide's tracks and benefit from his extensive knowledge of the mountain world. With the right equipment - weatherproof clothing and adapted skis - your tour will be a safe and breathtaking experience. Discover your winter wonderland on a vacation at the Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher!
The Murau Gasthof Hotel Lercher
The Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher is a family-run hotel located in the heart of the medieval old town of Murau in Styria. The Lercher family will welcome you and make sure that your stay is an unforgettable holiday . We offer a variety of room types to suit your needs. With us you are guaranteed to find the right accommodation for your time out in the Murau-Kreischberg region.
In Lercher's Restaurant you can expect Austrian cuisine with fresh and regional ingredients. Our kitchen team conjures up traditional dishes as well as modern creations for you that will pamper your palate. The culinary calendar offers seasonal delicacies that are tailored to the season. A highlight for all wine lovers is our wine cellar, where carefully selected wines from Styria and other renowned wine regions of Austria are stored. See for yourself on a holiday in Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher.
Your day in the Murau-Kreischberg region
The morning is still young, the sky is turning a soft pink and the mountain peaks stand out clearly against the awakening daylight. A fresh layer of snow covers the slopes, waiting to be traversed by the first tracks of the day. Your adventure begins against this backdrop. Step by step, you climb up the slope. As you gain height, a silent expanse spreads out before you. The animal tracks in the snow show the nocturnal activity of the wild animals.
After a while, you will reach a viewpoint that will take your breath away. The mountain world spreads out like a fairy tale. The effort of the ascent disappears in the overwhelming silence and beauty of the scenery. Then begins what you were most looking forward to: the descent. Glide through the fresh powder snow. The feeling of skiing down the untouched slopes is indescribable. It is a mixture of freedom, adrenaline and deep harmony with nature.
Back at the Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher, a warm and inviting atmosphere awaits you. After an adventure in the cold, there's nothing better than relaxing in Lercher's Restaurant with hearty dishes and a glass of wine from Lercher's wine cellar. The regional specialties indulge the palate and round off the day perfectly.
Book your ski tour and experience a winter adventure that combines you with the fascinating charm of the Alps!
