From the starting point at the car park for the Bärenschützklamm (gorge) near Mixnitz (municipality of Pernegg), you walk approx. 1 1/2 hours on the wide hiking path 702/745, up the hill to the cascade waterfall and then continue through the ravine-like valley to the Hans Kerl-Hütte (hut), the “Kassierhütte” (Cashier’s hut). Shortly prior to this, the “Prügelweg” (path) (No. 746) will turn off to the left – which is actually the return path down from the “Guten Hirten" (inn) or an easier ascent via the Schwaigeralm (alpine meadow) to the “Guten Hirten”.
After a further half an hour’s ascent, you will reach the "Steirische Jockl" (inn). Go down some steps to the picturesque little pilgrimage church "Schüsserlbrunn", which hugs the rock wall. The last ascent is steep and leads up to the Hochlantsch peak, which is the highest projection in the mountain landscape of Graz at 1720 m above sea level. Enjoy the wonderful view!
From the Hochlantsch peak, the path now leads (approx. 1.5 hours) down to the Teichalmsee (lake) with the Teichalm moor. Before returning, it is possible to take a refreshment stop at the Gasthöfen (restaurants) at the lake.
The return journey now leads along the Mixnitzbach (stream) and without substantial further upward gradients to the "Zum Guten Hirten" (inn) (approx. 1 hour). It is possible on the way down to avoid the gorge using the so-called "Prügelweg" (path) to the Hans Kerl-Hütte (hut) before continuing on the same route as before back to the car park.
Brief description:
Paths 745/702 and 746: Path from the car park to the Hans Kerl-Hütte (hut) and up into the Bärenschützklamm (gorge) to "Schüsserlbrunn"
Path 740: Via the Hochlantsch peak down to the Teichalmsee (lake)
Path 745: From the Teichalmsee (lake) along the Mixnitzbach (stream) to the "Zum guten Hirten" (inn)
Paths 746 and 2: Down the "Prügelweg" (path) to the Schwaigeralm (alpine meadow) and then via the branch path (Path 2) to the Hans Kerl-Hütte (hut)
Path 745/702: To the car park
Variations:
Through the Bärenschützklamm (gorge) to the "Zum guten Hirten" (inn) and down the Prügelweg (path) to the Mixnitz car park (approx. 4.5 hours)
Up to Schüsserlbrunn, back to the "Zum guten Hirten" (inn) and via the Prügelweg (path) to Mixnitz car park (approx. 6 hours)
Up to the Teichalm (alpine meadow): Up the Bärenschützklamm (gorge) to the "Zum Guten Hirten" (inn) and along the Mixnitzbach (stream) to the Teichalm (alpine meadow), then return via the same path to Mixnitz car park, or be collected from the Teichalm or travel back to Mixnitz by taxi. (approx. 4 hours one-way)
To Breitenau am Hochlantsch: Ascent via the Bärenschützklamm (gorge) to the "Steirischen Jockl" (inn) (or past this to the Hochlantsch peak) and then down into Breitenau (approx. 6 or 7 hours)
This tour can easily be reached by bus and rail.
- By rail to Mixnitz railway station - Bärenschützklamm (gorge) (between Graz and Bruck/Mur)
- For the return transport from the Teichalm (alpine meadow), please order a taxi
- In the summer holidays, a public transport bus runs from the Teichalm (alpine meadow) via Breitenau to Mixnitz