October 22nd, 2023
Oberwölz – Schöttlkapelle – Schöttlalm – Glattjoch – Oberwölz
#Oberwölz, #Lower Tauern, #Styria, #Austria
The goal for our day out
Anita from Kanaltal Culture Trails and Florian from erwandert would like to follow in the footsteps of Irish monks in the Lower Tauern with you. The starting point is Oberwölz, which gives the Wölzer Tauern its name. Here you can find accommodation ranging from beautifully located campsites to rustic mountain huts and upscale sports hotels. As a supporting program you can include Rothenfels Castle, the leisure center and the medieval town center.
Historical and geographical topics are increasingly addressed on our hike. From Oberwölz we will first drive by car to the Schöttlkapelle car park. Our hike starts from there. We first follow the Schöttlbach on a gravel road to the end of the valley (Luxenhütte). We then follow a mountain hiking trail via the Schöttlalm (difficulty level red = medium, without exposed areas) up to the Glattjoch. This is where the destination of our hike is – the Glattjoch Chapel. After hearing some exciting historical information and taking a leisurely lunch break (weather permitting), we will return on the same route.
During the tour we would like to provide you with all sorts of historical and geographical background knowledge on topics that arise during the tour and discuss them with you.
Your guides
Anita Pinagli (Carinthian mountain hiking guide – Irish Landscape Archaeologist)
+43 660 7433095
Florian Stender (Styrian mountain hiking guide – cartographer)
+43 650 7523720
erwandert@gmx.at
Contents of the tour
- Your motivation (small round of introductions)
- The historical significance of the Alpine crossing Ennstal – Glattjoch – Murtal
- Geography of the Lower Tauern
- The Glattjoch Chapel – the area of influence of Irish monks in the Alps
Meeting point
- Tourist Information Oberwölz (GPS coordinates: 47.20500 N, 14.28177 E)
- Sunday October 22nd, 2023
- If the weather is very bad (a few raindrops certainly won’t stop us ;-)) our alternative date will be Thursday, October 26th, 2023!
- 8:00 a.m
Getting there
Since most people probably have a longer journey and we start early, it is advisable to arrive on Saturday afternoon/evening. We will also be there and if you are interested we can have dinner together to get to know each other.
Unfortunately there is no direct public connection to Oberwölz on weekends. If you would like to travel by train, we can pick you up from Niederwölz train station by individual arrangement. Further information can be found on the registration form.
Carpooling from Villach
Departure from the free car park on Italiener Strasse at 6:00 am, arrival expected at 7:30 am
By train from Vienna Hbf
By train from Villach Hbf
Parking available by car
- in the town of Oberwölz at the leisure center (GPS coordinates: 47.19917 N, 14.27861 E)
- Directly at the starting point of the hike at the Schöttlkapelle hiking car park (coordinates: 47.26329 N, 14.26816 E)
Important facts
- If possible, the tour should cover our costs. We therefore charge €25 for the entire Sunday (if necessary including transfer from Oberwölz center to the hiking car park).
- You have to organize and pay for your travel, accommodation and meals yourself.
- In the spirit of sustainability, we are happy to arrange carpools from Villach or Vienna (with your individual consent). We are of course available to answer any questions or tips regarding accommodation.
- Route: Start by car in Oberwölz center – Schöttlkapelle hiking car park – Schöttlalm – Glattjoch – return on the same route
- Total distance: 19 km
- Total altitude uphill: 760 m
- Duration of the tour without breaks: 6 hours
- Total duration of the event: 8 hours
- For the particularly curious, here’s the Track
Equipment
- Membership in an alpine club is an advantage!
- Sufficiently warm clothing (several thin layers makes sense)
- at least 1 – 2 liters of water
- mobile phone
- waterproof and mountain-friendly shoes
- waterproof jacket
- A change of T-shirt and socks
Your skills
- Sure-footedness
- Freedom from heights
- average condition for a day hike
- Interest to wander with open eyes
Registration form
We ask for your understanding that the registration will only be confirmed after the form has been filled out and we have received a deposit of €15. You will receive our account details as soon as you have submitted the form.
Sources
[Title] – The Glattjoch chapel – Source: http://www.glattjoch.at/index.php
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