Seitnerzinken

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,0 km

Time 3:15 h

Uphill 974 hm

Downhill 979 hm

Highest point 2164 m

Away from mass tourism, this beautiful, challenging tour in the Murtal adventure region leads from Bretsteingraben to the Seitnerzinken. The ascent is rewarded with breathtaking views and is possible all year round.

Hiking...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal, we are particularly concerned about the preservation of unspoiled nature. So that the pleasure of the people does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, it requires consideration measures.

For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behavior in the mountains is the top priority for the hiking enthusiast.

- Use the designated parking areas

- Do not block access roads and please respect local driving regulations

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wildlife

Best season

January

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More information

We take a scenic drive through Bretstein and Bretsteingassen into the Bretsteingraben. Drive along the Bretsteinbach stream past the Hansbauer and Bichler car parks and via the Gamperhütte to the Schwabergerhütte.
Bichlerhütte car park

We hike from the Schwabergerhütte (1511m) on a forest path to the Große Windlucken, towards the Schrattnerkogel and on to the Seitnerzinken.

There are a few rules to follow to ensure conflict-free interaction on mountain pastures and meadows, especially when travelling with dogs.

Avoid contact with grazing livestock, do not feed animals, keep a safe distance!
Behave calmly, do not frighten grazing cattle!
Mother cows protect their calves. Avoid encounters between suckler cows and dogs!
Always keep dogs under control and on a short lead. If an attack by a grazing animal is foreseeable: Put them on a lead immediately!
Do not leave hiking trails on mountain pastures and meadows!
If grazing animals block the path, keep as far away as possible!
When approaching grazing animals: Stay calm, do not turn your back, avoid the animals!
Leave the grazing area quickly at the first sign of restlessness!
Pay attention to fences! If there is a gate, use it, then close it again and cross the pasture quickly!
Treat the people working here, nature and the animals with respect!

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: www.bundesforste.a t - 9/2020)

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.In principle, every person in the forest may collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Weather service:

www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria: https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Alpine emergency call:

Mountain rescue emergency number: 140

EU emergency number: 112

Weather service:

www.zamg.ac.at

Direct link mountain weather Styria: https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark

Basic equipment:

Hiking boots
Hiking trousers
Functional shirt (also for changing)
Rain jacket
Hiking socks

Other hiking equipment:

Fleece pullover
Functional underwear
Hiking T-shirt for changing
Rain trousers
Insulation jacket
Cap or headband
Sunglasses
hat and gloves if necessary
Adjustable hiking poles
Hiking rucksack (approx. 20 litres or as required)
rain cover for the rucksack

Technique and orientation

Topographical maps
charged mobile phone
Headlamp
Binoculars

Food and drink

Especially for such a long tour, be sure to bring enough to drink and snacks to fortify yourself. There are no refreshment stops on the tour.

Refreshment stops Schwabergerhütte, GH Beren, GH Schaffer

Enjoy the magnificent view over the Murtal region from the summit cross. Breathtaking mountains, fresh air and untouched nature away from mass tourism.

This tour is not easily accessible by public transport.

More information at www.murtal.at/wandern You can also find this tour on the following hiking map:

Region Murtal - Hiking map 3

The hiking maps 1,2&3 - you can get for free at the tourism association Murtal - info@murtal.at - Tel.: +43 3577 26600

You can also find more information about the region on - www.murtal.at