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Ski tour Kreuzmauer in the Gesäuse

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging
Route 5,8 km
Time 4:00 h
Uphill 1330 hm
Downhill 5 hm
Highest point 2074 m
A tour in the heart of the Gesäuse certainly has its special charms, as this area in northern Styria is known for its breathtakingly beautiful, inaccessible landscape.
Since the early days of mountaineering, the name Gesäuse has been synonymous with unique nature experiences for hikers, climbers and ski mountaineers. Over millions of years, the Enns river has carved its way deep into these mountains, creating a breakthrough valley with steep walls towering up to 1,800 metres.

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We first head north on a forest road and after about 500 metres, at a signpost for Kreuzmauer, we turn right into the Volkernotgraben. We now climb uphill in hairpin bends to reach another forest road. Here we pass through two tunnels to the end of the road where the trench splits.
From here, we turn left and climb the ditch, which is overgrown with bushes, before making a wide arc to the north-west to reach the wide, beautiful Südkar. Below the Kreuzmauer, we turn right and climb up a ridge to the rocky summit (ski depot!). Note: Please only ascend to the summit on skis in very good conditions. It should also be noted that the steep descent from the summit is only suitable for experienced ski tourers. The descent follows the ascent route.
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Mühlau/Hall car park near Admont
If you would like to place your trust in a tour operator, simply book with Steiermark Touristik, the official travel agency of Steiermark Tourismus: Tel. +43 316 4003450 www.steiermark-touristik.com
Further information: Steiermark Tourismus Tel. +43 316 40030 www.steiermark.com
TV Gesäuse Hauptstraße 358911 Admont Tel. +43 3613 21160-10 www.gesaeuse.at
Please also note the recommendations of the Alpine Club "Staying safe on ski tours: 10 recommendations"
The Steiermark Touren app, available free of charge on Google Play and in the App Store (Android, iOS), offers detailed first-hand information: short facts (length, duration, difficulty, ascent and descent in metres, ratings), map, route descriptions, altimeter, compass, summit finder, navigation along the tour. You can also create your own personal list of favourite tours and points, save tours and destinations offline, post on social media channels and more. Paul Sodamin, Peter Sodamin: Ski Tours Styria www.steiermark.com/buecher

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What the weather will be like Admont (635m)

Forecast

06.09.2025
very sunny
9°C 23°C
07.09.2025
very sunny
8°C 25°C
08.09.2025
slightly cloudy
10°C 24°C

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