Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges
Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges
Nature Reserve Guide
Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges is a nature reserve encompassing the eastern part of the Totes Gebirge mountain range, recognized as Central Europe's largest limestone karst area. This landscape features a vast, arid high plateau, steep cliffs, and distinctive karst formations, with surface water draining into underground systems. The region's diverse terrain, from subalpine forests to high alpine zones, provides a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, road cycling, and more. Its pristine natural quality and…
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4.7
(95)
337
hikers
6.84km
01:54
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
74
hikers
5.06km
02:41
380m
380m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
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662
hikers
14.1km
05:07
590m
590m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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586
hikers
7.32km
02:05
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(183)
912
riders
42.1km
03:57
1,110m
1,110m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.9
(21)
158
riders
31.8km
02:50
900m
900m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(19)
98
riders
63.1km
04:49
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
48
riders
29.4km
02:25
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(30)
160
riders
26.4km
01:39
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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152
riders
36.6km
02:16
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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368
riders
36.9km
02:52
980m
980m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(17)
93
riders
21.7km
01:19
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
145
riders
60.5km
03:06
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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113
riders
59.9km
02:54
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
115
riders
37.1km
02:23
980m
980m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
(5)
118
riders
76.3km
03:36
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(3)
71
hikers
8.20km
03:32
430m
430m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

41
hikers
17.7km
07:19
1,180m
1,180m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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51
hikers
7.79km
03:36
500m
500m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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48
hikers
14.5km
04:43
470m
470m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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37
runners
12.9km
01:46
390m
390m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

10
runners
6.88km
00:50
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
8.83km
01:01
190m
190m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

14
runners
13.7km
02:07
770m
770m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.0
(2)
32
riders
69.8km
04:34
1,220m
1,220m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
29
riders
50.4km
02:58
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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17
riders
22.4km
01:19
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
20
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges is a nature reserve encompassing the eastern part of the Totes Gebirge mountain range. It is recognized as Central Europe's largest limestone karst area, characterized by a high plateau, steep cliffs, and unique karst formations. The reserve holds national importance for nature conservation due to its pristine quality.
The nature reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. Komoot features more than 100 routes across these sports. The area's diverse terrain supports activities from moderate paths to challenging mountain tours.
Popular hiking routes include the Hike to the Tauplitz waterfall, an easy 4.2 mile (6.8 km) trail. For more challenging options, the Mountain tour on the Traweng covers 3.1 miles (5.1 km) with difficult terrain. Another difficult route is the South Shore of Steirersee – Tauplitzalm loop, spanning 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
Yes, the region offers mountain biking routes with varied terrain. A difficult option is the Descent With Panoramic View – Steyrsbergerreith Hut loop, which is 26.1 miles (42.1 km) long. A moderate route is the Löger Hut – View of Höss loop, covering 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
The reserve provides excellent opportunities for mountaineering, with prominent peaks like Großer Priel (8,251 ft / 2,515 m). Challenging routes include the Waterfall cascade with pools, a 5.9 mile (9.6 km) difficult trail. The Traweng Summit Cross – Grazer Hut loop is another difficult option, spanning 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
Road cycling routes are available in the broader region. The View of Oppenberg – Liezen loop is a difficult 37.6 mile (60.5 km) route. A moderate option is the Liezen – Scenic Descent to Admont loop, covering 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
Yes, the reserve offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. An example is the Hike to the Tauplitz waterfall, which is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) long. More options can be found in the Easy hikes in Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges guide.
The reserve features several natural landmarks, including picturesque lakes like Altausseer See and Grundlsee. Notable karst formations include caves, gorges, and crevices. The highest point is Großer Priel, reaching an elevation of 8,251 feet (2,515 meters).
Yes, the area features an extensive network of mountain huts, which facilitate multi-day hikes and provide accommodation. These huts enhance the accessibility of the distinctive environment for exploration. Specific routes like the Traweng Summit Cross – Grazer Hut loop incorporate these facilities.
Official administrative information regarding the protection area "NSG-a17 Totes Gebirge Ost" is provided by the Land Steiermark (Government of Styria). The general web address for the Land Steiermark administration is http://verwaltung.steiermark.at. The general phone number for the Amt der Steiermärkischen Landesregierung is +43 (316) 877-0.
Routes in Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on more than 1,000 reviews from visitors. Over 7,000 visitors have shared their experiences on these routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, including Hiking in Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil Des Toten Gebirges, MTB Trails, and Mountain Hikes. There are also guides for Road Cycling Routes and Attractions.

