On Bodenalm, Waxenegg, and Donnerwand in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park

From the parking lot, we initially follow the wide forest path (marked) towards Hinteralm until we reach the so-called 'Eisernes Törl'. Some forest road bends can be shortened slightly by taking short forest trails. At the Eisernes Törl, we turn right and come to the so-called 'Durchfall', a karst formation where surface water seeps into the rock. From here, we continue slightly to the right, passing the natural gem 'Naßköhr - Moor', and follow a wide forest road until we reach Bodenalm.

If we want to summit the peaks of Donnerwand and small Waxenegg, we now follow the eastward path towards Großbodenalm. Here, we take a left turn onto a trail heading north, and then northwest towards the ascent of Donnerwand (the trail is sometimes difficult to identify, 1,799 m, summit cross, be mindful of rock cliffs!) and/or the summit of small Waxenegg (1,682 m).

The return journey follows the ascent path.

A true paradise for alpine hikers surrounds Bodenalm, Waxenegg, and Hinteralm. Therefore, an overnight stay at one of the alpine huts (please book in advance!) and a multi-day stay in this natural gem is highly recommended.

In the valley, the Neuberg Monastery with the Nature Museum, the Woodcutter Museum, and the Kaiserhof Glassworks are also worth a visit.

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Tourist Office Hochsteiermark, Tel. +43 3862 55020, www.steiermark.com/hochsteiermark

Naturpark Mürzer Oberland, Tel.: +43 3857 8321, www.muerzeroberland.at