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Pisesweg Circular Route: Murau - St. Georgen/Kreischberg
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Blick nach St. LorenzenPhoto: Tourismusverband Region Murau, Tourismusverband Region Murau
Leisurely hike from Murau to St. Georgen with a lovely view of the golf course. Alternatively, you can start this round trip from St. Georgen.
easy
Distance 19.2 km
3:00 h
340 m
340 m
1,110 m
799 m
This charming trip can be started either from Murau or St. Georgen am Kreischberg and is also recommended for families with children. Prams are only possible on the section that uses the Murradweg cycle trail. Starting at the western end of Murau (at the Red Cross), the route initially runs on the Lärchberg on the sunny side of town before heading in the direction of St. Georgen am Kreischberg, a town often crowned the "Most Beautiful Flower Town in Styria". Cross the River Mur on the Holzeuropabrücke (bridge) to St. Lorenzen, walking away from the Kreischberg and towards the golf course. The trail now runs sedately between fields to the 18-hole golf course, which again touches on the wood theme. Set off back to Murau along the Murradweg cycle trail. Alternatively, you can travel back to Murau from St. Lorenzen by train on the Murtalbahn railway or by bus.
Author’s recommendation
Return on the narrow gauge railway, the Murtalbahn
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,110 m
Lowest point
Murau, 799 m
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Wirtshaus EagleSafety information
- Plan your tours carefully & stay flexible.
- Bring the right equipment.
- Check current weather information.
- Cancel your trip in the event of poor weather.
- If there is an accident, remain calm. Emergency mountain rescue number: 140
- Take your rubbish with you.
- Act calmly when encountering animals on the mountain pastures (alps).
- Always keep dogs on a lead.
Tips and hints
Return on the narrow gauge railway, the Murtalbahn
Start
Murau Red Cross (806 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.113263, 14.162730
DMS
47°06'47.7"N 14°09'45.8"E
UTM
33T 436480 5218090
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Destination
St. Georgen am Kreischberg or Murau
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Murau Red Cross, we hike approx. three kilometres on asphalt road up the Lärchberg. At the junction, we turn left and head downhill for about 500m. We then cross a meadow (caution: grazing livestock). Continue for approx. 20 minutes through a trench and come to a gravel road, where we turn downhill (approx. 1.5 km) and take the asphalt road via Edling to St. Georgen am Kreischberg. Return along the Murradweg (R2), past the golf course to Murau.
By road
Parking
- Gegenüber vom Roten Kreuz Murau
- Raffaltplatz Murau
Coordinates
DD
47.113263, 14.162730
DMS
47°06'47.7"N 14°09'45.8"E
UTM
33T 436480 5218090
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Freytag & berndt, Wander-Rad-Freizeitkarte, WK 211, Naturpark Zirbitzkogel Grebenzen, Murau, Sölkpass, 1:50 000, ISBN 978-3-85084-680-6
Author’s map recommendations
Free hiking maps are available at the tourist information offices in Murau and Kreischberg.
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Equipment
- Sturdy footwear with high-grip soles, protection against the rain, the cold and the sun, enough drink, hiking maps, emergency equipment (dressings, blister pads, etc.)
- Packing your rucksack properly makes things much easier: pack heavy items first. Your water bottle should always be stored within reach in a side pocket. Items used often, such as sun glasses, camera, maps, etc., go on top.
Reviews
Difficulty
easy
Distance
19.2 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
340 m
Descent
340 m
Highest point
1,110 m
Lowest point
799 m
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Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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