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Muhreralm (elev. 1.659 m)
Hut Highlights – “Müchbitschn”
Grosskessel – Zederhaus
Farmers used to transport
milk in wooden buckets,
barrels or Bitschn from the hill
farm down to the valley below.
But most of the milk stayed
right where it was produced,
where the dairymaid turned it
into a variety of cheeses and
butter. Mechanization and the
construction of access roads
made it possible to transport
the fresh milk and cream in wooden or aluminum containers to the farms
and then on to local dairies. Thus it became possible to supply local
communities with fresh, high-quality dairy products. At the Muhreralm,
visitors can still view some of these original Müchbitschn, while the
youngsters can also look forward to playing with a homemade toy car.
Alpine Flavor – Muhreralm
Everything is home-produced – butter, freshly baked bread, cottage
cheese seasoned with herbs and cheese noodles.
Open to the Public: mid June until the end of September
Overnight Accommodations: no
Contact:
Gruber/Jäger Family, Muhrerbauer farm
Telephone: 0043 (0)6477 8369
E-Mail:
muhrerbauer@aon.at
Internet:
www.member.aon.at/muhrerbauer
How to reach us
Prior to the toll station for Riedingtal Nature Park in Zederhaus, the
forestry road branches off towards Grosskessel, where marked path
No. 741 begins. This path now takes us to the Muhreralm (elev. 1,659 m)
in about a 1-hour’s walk. We also recommend taking a hike to the
Rothenwändersee (see page 12).
Elevation Change:
Difficulty:
Time on Trail:
Bus Service:
Parking:
ca. 250 m
• intermediate
ca. 1 hour
No. 770 to Zederhaus – Zederhaus toll station
in Riedingtal
Riedingtal toll station
Örgenhiasalm (elev. 1.710 m)
Riedingtal Nature Park, Zederhaus
Hut Highlights – “The cheese ripens in the Katschka”
Alpsfahrnis is the name
found in old documents in
reference to the wooden
equipment that was brought
up for use at alpine huts.
These tools included the Stotz
and Katschka for processing
milk. The former was used to
skim the milk in the days when
there were no centrifuges.
It was a large wooden dish,
from which it was easy to ladle off the cream. The Katschka looks like a
wooden flowerpot, bound by two wooden rings. The milk curd is allowed
to mature overnight in this container, becoming the Lungau’s famous
Hill Cheese. Small round holes in the base of the container allow excess
liquid to drain off. Up at the Örgenhiasalm, the Stotz and Katschka are
far from being museum pieces. They still play an important role in daily
life.
Alpine Flavor – Örgenhiasalm
Visitors can look forward to doughnuts straight out of the pan and hill
cheese that is rich and flavorful. Yet another of the specialties here is
home-cured bacon, made from the pigs raised right on the farm.
Open to the Public: June to September
Overnight Accommodations: yes
Contact:
Karl Schiefer Family, Örgenhiasbauer farm
Telephone: 0043 (0)6477 7294 or 0043 (0)664 5940250
How to reach us
As a starting point for a hike, we would recommend the car park
located near the south entrance to the Tauern Tunnel (elev. 1,345 m).
Following the hiking path we will reach the Örgenhiasalm (elev. 1,710 m)
after about a 3-hour walk. For an alternative, take a ride on the valley
bus or drive your own car (toll road/€ 8 fee, incl. valley bus during the
main vacation season) to the Schliereralm (elev. 1,495 m). From there
continue on foot via the Almenwanderweg path, or ride the valley bus to
the Königalm, after which you will make your way up to the Örgenhiasalm
(about a 30-minute walk). Time on trail from the Schliereralm to the
Örgenhiasalm is about 2 hours.
Elevation Change:
Difficulty:
Time on Trail:
Bus Service:
Parking:
ca. 370 m
• easy
ca. 0.5 to 3 hours (depending on tour variant)
No. 770 to Zederhaus – Wald – Schliereralm – Königalm
near the Tauern Tunnel (south entrance), Schliereralm
36 37
Interactive Hiking Map – http://karte.lungau.at
Interactive Hiking Map – http://karte.lungau.at
General Information
Fabulous Hikes to Alpine Tarns Flavor of the High Country
Hiking Trails & Hiking Tours Theme & Nature Trails Nature Parks & Hiking Tips