“The original": Experience a challenging but enjoyable hike up the Größenberg, with views that are second to none. Start near the historic Eppenstein castle ruins and hike a considerable elevation gain through the greenery of over 1300 meters.
Marking 520: The trail climbs gently along the stream into the forest towards the Kickerlochhütte. After approx. 1 1/2 hours of walking, the path leads very steeply uphill to the right. After another ½ hour you reach the Kickerlochhütte. Once at the hut, you can stop for refreshments. Continue through the forest along the 520 markings until you reach the tree line and the Planriegel. From there, you can briefly see the summit cross. The last section leads across wonderful alpine pastures. From the summit cross, on a clear day, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Seetal, Seckau and Eisenerz Alps as well as the Gleinalpe and nearby Amering.
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Via Murtal Schnellstraße (S36) or via Gaberl (B77) to Eppenstein - in Eppenstein turn off at the railway station - follow signpost 520 to the start of the forest road.
Eppenstein - Kickerlochhütte (1517m) - Größenberg (2152m)
Marking 520: The trail climbs gently along the stream into the forest towards the Kickerlochhütte. After approx. 1 1/2 hours of walking, the path leads very steeply uphill to the right. After another ½ hour you reach the Kickerlochhütte. Once at the hut, you can stop for refreshments. Continue through the forest along the 520 markings until you reach the tree line and the Planriegel. From there, you can briefly see the summit cross. The last section leads across wonderful alpine pastures. From the summit cross, on a clear day, you have a wonderful panoramic view of the Seetal, Seckau and Eisenerz Alps as well as the Gleinalpe and nearby Amering.
This tour is NOT considered "accessible by train and bus" as there is no regular connection.
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Wunderschöne Aussicht in den Feebergraben. Im Hintergrund sieht man Größenberg und Amering. | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | 50plus Campingpark Fisching
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eppenstein - größenberg_img_21827507 | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Stefanie Hofer
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Burgruine Eppenstein - Murtal - Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Anita Fössl
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Auf dem Weg nach Weißkirchen hat man eine tolle Sicht auf die Weißkirchner Kirche und die Burgruine Eppenstein | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | 50plus Campingpark Fisching
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110_murtal_groessing_ks.jpg | © Karl Steinegger | Karl Steinegger
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Weißkirchen in Steiermark (687m)
Sunny and cloudy periods will alternate throughout the day.
The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
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