Via the Malleistenalm to the Kaarlalm in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park

From the P in the rear Arzbachgraben, follow a wide, signposted path past the ‘Poar’ farmstead, keeping right across a meadow up to the edge of the forest. Here the wide path turns into an easy forest path, alternating with sections of forest road and with beautiful views of the Schneealm, leading to the Nikolokreuz (crossroads). Now keep left through partly dense forest to the Malleistenalm (alpine inn, mountain bike meeting point).

Here, follow the hiking trail (somewhat sparsely marked in places, as of autumn 2020) first to the east, then to the north and, from the wooded Roßkogel, back to the east until the path from Hönigsberg meets our hiking trail from the right. Continue straight ahead to reach the Kaarlalm (hut, partially inhabited).

Here you have the opportunity to climb the Kreuzschober (summit cross) in around 15 minutes.

Return to the starting point via the ascent path.

A visit to Neuberg Abbey with the Neuberger Münster, the Nature Museum, and the Kaiserhof Glass Manufactory is highly recommended.

Nature Park Taxi in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park
Tel.: +43 3857 20170
www.naturparktaxi.at

Public Transport
ÖBB or Verbundlinie Steiermark

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The starting point in Arzbachgraben is not accessible by public transport.

Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland
Tel.: +43 3857 8321
www.muerzeroberland.at
Open Monday – Friday from 8:00 – 12:00

Tourism Association Hochsteiermark
Tel.: +43 3862 55020
www.steiermark.com/hochsteiermark

Mountain, Hiking, and Nature Park Guides
For information, contact the Nature Park Office Mürzer Oberland at +43 3857 8321.