A challenging hike across 8 peaks
The starting point is about a 15-minute drive from Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher!
Get ready for an amazing circular hike from Frauenalpe all the way to Kreischberg ski mountain! You'll drive to your starting point at the Murauer Hütte. From there, you'll kick off your day's adventure, strolling comfortably across green alpine meadows to the first peak, Frauenalpe. From the top, looking along the ridge, you'll spot your next destinations. Passing the Troghütte and walking through stunning blueberry fields, you'll reach Ackerlhöhe after a short downhill and uphill stretch.
After your hike, you can relax in the wellness area of Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher.
| Difficulty | Length | Elevation gain | Duration | Lowest point | Highest point |
| difficult | 23,3 km | 1.210 m | 8 hours | 1.586 m | 2.171 m |
Route description:
The Murau Hut is your starting point (just 15 minutes from the hotel!). From there, you'll head over gentle alpine meadows to Frauenalpe. You'll reach Ackerlhöhe via the Trog Hut. Then, you'll hike along the ridge from Ursch (a small saddle) to Schwammbrunnhöhe and up to Prankerhöhe. You'll finish your tour with Schattloch, Goldachnock, and Kirbisch. Once you reach the Kreischberg ski mountain, you'll hike from Rosenkranzhöhe to the Kreischberg summit. You'll get back down to the valley via the ski slope and the marked forest path.
- Starting point: Murau Hut
- Destination: Kreischberg valley station
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Enjoy the view all the way to Carinthia!
In late autumn, you might even spot a white, shy ptarmigan now and then. A gentle, continuous climb will take you up to Schwarmbrunnhöhe. Once you reach the most striking point of your hike, Prankerhöhe, you've definitely earned a proper mountaineer's snack! You'll happily unpack your treats and hungrily dig into the delicious food. The deep blue sky offers you a view all the way to Carinthia, including the Karawanken and Lienz Dolomites.
Take a moment, close your eyes, and listen to the sounds of nature. The Nockberge mountains will be right at your feet. Eisenhut and Winterthaler will show off their most beautiful side. Feeling refreshed, you'll continue along the ridge, past Schattloch, to the highest peak of your circular hike, Goldachnock. If you look north into the distance, you might spot the gently nestled Hauserersee lake. You might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of countless chamois in the wild. The last three peaks are now just a stone's throw away! After Kirbisch, you'll have already reached Rosenkranzhöhe and will get to the Kreischberg summit cross via the ski slope.
This long but easy-to-walk tour offers you a chance to stop for refreshments either at the start, at the Murau Hut, or at the end of your loop, at the Riegler Hut. Enjoy the amazing 360-degree panoramic views! You can get back down to the valley via ÖAV Path 130 or TVB Path No. 3 (a forest road marked red/yellow).
Tip: Take the cozy Murtalbahn (narrow-gauge railway) from St. Lorenzen to Murau.
You can hike this trail from May to October, depending on the weather.
