Gröbminger Land

Hike from the Michaelerberghaus to the Stiegler Hütte

Tour description

With a fantastic view over the Dachstein massif you walk from the Michaelerberghaus on a gravel path (suitable for pushchairs/prooms) to the Stiegleralm (not managed). 

The tour

easy
Starting point Michaelerberghaus above Pruggern (road access)
Destination Stieglerhütte
Tour characteristics
Via ferrata length: 4.8 km
Fitness (2/6)
Skills (2/6)
Information
Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 1:45 h
Ascent: 230 m
Descent: 230 m
highest point: 1409 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec

Map, elevation profile & further information

The broad gravel path leads through the forest. The trees give shadow on hot days. Again and again you pass beautiful vantage points into the Sattental and Ennstal. Shortly before the Stiegleralm, the path becomes steeper again over the last 500 metres. 
The Michaelerberghaus can be reached through Pruggern.Michaelerberghaus
No public transport access.

Weather changes, rapid temperature drops, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow fields are objective dangers and require the right behaviour on the road. Hutkeepers are experienced mountain experts who can give good tips on the weather and the route. Lack of equipment, overestimation of one's own abilities, carelessness, poor physical condition and a wrong assessment can lead to critical situations. During thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges, trees and rope belaying at all costs.

In an emergency, please dial the following emergency calls: No. 140 - Mountain Rescue No. 112 - Euro Emergency Call

For alpine routes, the basic equipment includes a hood, gloves, a good jacket and trousers. Good, waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection and plenty of drinks are essential. Flashlight, maps, knives and a small first aid box are also included.

Safety informationSafety on the mountainside: changes in the weather, sudden fall in temperature, thunder storms, wind, fog and snow fields are all objective dangers and require the correct behaviour whilst underway. The landlords of the huts are all very knowledgeable about the mountains and can give you good tips about the weather and the routes. Insufficient equipment, exaggerated opinion of ones capabilities, frivolousness, poor health condition and a false evaluation of the situation can lead to a critical situation. In thunder storms: summits, crest-sites and safety rope aids are to be avoided. 

If something should happen call following emergency numbers:No. 140 - the number for all Alpine Emergencies in all of AustriaNo. 112 - European emergency call GSM emergency-call-service

Wheather predicition

today
15.06.2026
Mountain 14 °C
Valley 21 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
60 %
Amount
2.3 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
8.2 h
Sunrise
05:07 o clock
Sunset
21:03 o clock

Unsettled with showers, but also sunny spells from the morning on.

tomorrow
16.06.2026
Mountain 17 °C
Valley 22 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
West
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
60 %
Amount
1.7 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
5.5 h
Sunrise
05:07 o clock
Sunset
21:04 o clock

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.

day after tomorrow
17.06.2026
Mountain 18 °C
Valley 25 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
55 %
Amount
1.8 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
9 h
Sunrise
05:07 o clock
Sunset
21:04 o clock

First variable with showers, becoming drier and brighter in the afternoon.

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