Frauenalpe Summit (1997 m) – Apollonia Chapel on Frauenalpe loop from Alpengasthof & Hotel Krische

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Frauenalpe Summit (1997 m) – Apollonia Chapel on Frauenalpe loop from Alpengasthof & Hotel Krische

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Frauenalpe Summit (1997 m) – Apollonia Chapel on Frauenalpe loop from Alpengasthof & Hotel Krische

02:48

8.19km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.51 km for 712 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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120 m

Valley view from Alpengasthof Kriesch

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Nice view of the valley

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4.81 km

Frauenalpe Summit (1997 m)

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From the summit you have a magnificent panoramic view

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4.82 km

View from Schwarzmindner Alm

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Great all-round view from the summit

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4.86 km

Apollonia Chapel on Frauenalpe

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Beautiful little chapel on the Frauenalpe. There are also benches here that invite you to take a break.

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5.01 km

The Bernhard-Fest-Hütte is a self-sufficient refuge and therefore not managed. It can be rented through the Austrian Alpine Club. However, it is also a good place to rest at any time, as it is more sheltered from the wind here.

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5.01 km

Mountain Hut

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6.94 km

Wooden cross on the path

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Old wayside cross made of wood by the wayside

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8.01 km

Murauer Hut

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Quaint hut on the Frauenalpe, clad with wooden shingles. After a hike to the Frauenalpen summit, you can relax here at 1,583 meters. You can also stay overnight at the …

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8.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

818 m

728 m

193 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

2.43 km

728 m

193 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

11°C

-2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 31, 2021,A-8850 Murau-Frauenalpe

Today we started in bright sunshine from the Muraurerhütte (1583m) on a beautiful round tour with destination Frauenalpe (1997m). The Frauenalpe is the so-called Murau local mountain. From here you have a wonderful distant view of the Niedere Tauern, Gurktal Alps and Karawanken. And what is really great is that you have a real 360-degree view from the summit. Brilliant. …

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