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To the Lindersee in the Seetal Alps.
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Alpengasthof SabathyPhoto: Weges OG, CC BY-SA, Weges OG
A snowshoe hike on the eastern side of the Seetaler Alps in the Murtal adventure region with a view of the Zirbitzkogel.
moderate
Distance 6.8 km
3:30 h
440 m
440 m
2,051 m
1,620 m
With this hike you get to know the high alpine character of the Seetaler Alps in the adventure region Murtal, although you are on technically easy trails up to the Lindersee. The imposing backdrop of the eastern side of the Seetaler Alps and the unobstructed view of the Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus at 2376 m above sea level accompany us almost throughout the entire hike. Orientation is relatively easy, as you can stick to the ski tour ascent trail to the Zirbitzkogel, which is partly marked with snow poles. The first part of the trail leads moderately uphill to the Linderhütte, which allows you to warm up your body well before the steeper section begins. The extensive cirque landscape, with the embedded Linder lake, is a worthwhile destination. Even though the Zirbitzkogel seems within reach at the Lindersee, the steep ascent with snowshoes is not recommended. A very nice variant to hike with snowshoes to the Zirbitzkogel is away from the Waldheimhütte or via the Rothaidenhütte.
Author’s recommendation
If you like to hike the Zirbitzkogel with snowshoes, you should choose the way via the Rothaidenhütte (tour 13 in the Rother SSF Styria) or start from the Waldheimhütte at all.
Author
WEGES OG
Update: October 05, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
Lindersee, 2,051 m
Lowest point
Alpengasthof Sabathy, 1,620 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Forested/wild trail
3.4 km
Path
3.4 km
Rest stops
Alpengasthof SabathySafety information
Watch out for snow poles and do not come close to the steep flanks.When choosing a snowshoe tour, weather, snow and avalanche situation are essential criteria. Basically, the decision of the tour depends on your own experience and basic physical condition. In advance, factors such as weather, avalanche situation report and equipment must be clarified in detail. A clear description of how to prepare for a snowshoe hike can be found in the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria from page 14 to 20. Even if you have prepared perfectly, you must also take into account the given weather and snow conditions and the physical condition of the day during the hike itself. Thus, there is one important basic rule: please turn around if the hike becomes too strenuous or if the external conditions require it.
Walking times: The indicated walking time is to be understood as a guideline, as it depends on the snow conditions, the terrain and the presence of a trail. The individual condition and the stamina for strenuous trail work also play an important role. Sometimes the duration of the tour can change significantly due to large amounts of new snow, broken slush, soft sulzing snow, etc.
Alpine emergency call:
Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
EU emergency number: 112
Avalanche info:
Weather service:
Direct link mountain weather Styria:
https://www.zamg.ac.at/cms/de/wetter/produkte-und-services/bergwetter/steiermark
Tips and hints
Alpengasthof Sabathy, Tel.: +43 3578 8230, 8742 Obdach, Granitzen 32, www.alpengasthof-sabathy.atStart
Alpengasthof Sabathy (1620 m) (1,614 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.087214, 14.600126
DMS
47°05'14.0"N 14°36'00.5"E
UTM
33T 469648 5214933
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Destination
Alpengasthof Sabathy (1620 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
At the parking lot of the Alpengasthof Sabathy (1), 1620 m, we can first get a good overview of the hiking area on a hiking board. Passing the nearby Herz-Jesu chapel, we keep going in the direction of Lindertal (Zirbitzkogel-Lindertalweg 316). The forest path is slightly ascending and runs continuously in the forest until the Linderhütte. At the Linderhütte (2), 1730 m, we leave the forest road, walk away to the right and follow the direction of the signpost to the Zirbitzkogel. From now on we are on the path of the summer hiking trail, which is also easily recognizable in winter by the red-white-red markings on the trees. The ski touring ascent track also serves as an orientation aid, as numerous ski tourers are on their way to the Zirbitzkogel on this trail. Now it goes in between a little steeper uphill through the forest, until we then enter the flatter combat zone at over 1800 m above sea level. The view of the Zirbitzkogel shelter now accompanies us continuously. The wide cirque landscape around the Lindersee with the surrounding ridges and peaks looks imposing, so that from now on we can really immerse ourselves in the alpine mountain landscape of the Seetal Alps. The path now leads along the snow poles across the open spaces to Lindersee (3), 2051m. We take a break in the safe shore area of the Lindersee before hiking back along the ascent route.
Public transport
There is no public transport connection to the starting point of the tour itself.General information about public transport in the region: www.verbundlinie.at
By road
From Judenburg via the B78 to Obdach. There through the village and follow the signs to Alpengasthof Sabathy (30 km, approx. 35 minutes).
From Wolfsberg to Twimberg and via the B78 to Obdach. There through the village and follow the signs to Alpengasthof Sabathy (47 km, approx. 55 minutes).
By car to snowshoe hiking - a few things to watch out for!
Good winter tires are an absolute MUST!Ice scraper, snow broom, de-icer for the door locks and a small shovel belong to the basic equipment.Put snow chains and a tow rope in the car, even if you are not good with them yourself. Helping and knowledgeable hikers are always available on the mountain!Clear the car completely of snow and ice, especially sweep off the roof of the car completely.When parking, make sure you leave room for other motorists.Always park so that the rest of the roadway remains clear for cars, logging trucks, and snow removal vehicles.Find out about the snow situation on the access road or parking facilities before setting off. (hut host, webcams)
Parking
Large parking lot for a fee at Alpengasthof Sabathy.Coordinates
DD
47.087214, 14.600126
DMS
47°05'14.0"N 14°36'00.5"E
UTM
33T 469648 5214933
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Sarcletti S., Zienitzer E., (2. Auflage 2018): Schneeschuhführer Steiermark – Vom Dachstein bis zum Steirischen Weinland. Bergverlag Rother GmbH, München, S. 176. Für weitere Infos hier klicken.
Schneeweiß C., (2012): Schneeschuhgehen – Praxiswissen vom Profi zu Ausrüstung, Technik und Sicherheit. Bruckmann Verlag GmbH, München, S.192
Author’s map recommendations
Freytag & Berndt (2017): Seetaler Alpen, Seckauer Alpen, Judenburg, Knittelfeld. WK 212 Wander-, Rad-, Freizeitkarte; 1:50000
Eigenverlag der Region Spielberg (2017): Wanderkarte 1, Seckauer Alpen, Seetaler Alpen. Regionale, touristische Wanderkarte; 1:40000 (erhältlich beim Tourismus Zirbenland und bei vielen Tourismusbetrieben)
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Equipment
Apart from the most necessary equipment, such as snowshoes, poles, etc., we recommend that you bring orientation aids (bus pole, map, GPS), avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. We have taken this checklist from the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria and summarized it for you, so that it will be helpful for your next snowshoe hike.
SnowshoesTelescopic poles with snow plateWaterproof mountain boots or lined winter mountain bootsBackpack: If the snowshoes have to be carried, a backpack with a lid buckle is necessary.Gloves: waterproof and warmingHeadgearGaiters: If there are no closable leg cuffs on the pants.Pants: Ski pants are rather not recommended, because they are often too warm, but we need waterproof and warming pants.Warming outerwear: Onion layering system, t-shirt, sweater, jacket and winter jacket with hood.Sunglasses: Very important, as snow reflects up to 95% of the light.Creams: Protective measures for the skin are important against both the sun and the cold.Headlamp: In winter it gets dark early, especially in the forest it can often be very dark when dusk begins.Thermos: On cooler days a warming drink is pleasant.Snack or snackFirst aid kit
Other important equipment
Cell phoneTour descriptionMap: For overview a map in scale 1:50.000 of the respective region and a detailed plan of the hikeGPS deviceAvalanche transceiver (avalanche transceiver), shovel and probe
This list and also the safety instructions have been summarized by the authors of the Rother Snowshoe Guide Styria. You are welcome to use these texts, but we kindly ask you to mention the copyright "Rother Schneeschuhführer Steiermark".
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
440 m
Descent
440 m
Highest point
2,051 m
Lowest point
1,620 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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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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