Gstoder

Gstoder is a mountain summit in the Central Alps that rises to 2,140 meters and marks the highest point of the Murberge range. The peak is shaped by gentle high plateaus and green meadows that spread between the ridges.

The mountain has long served as a natural boundary between the Austrian states of Salzburg and Styria. Its role as a border region remains visible in the landscape and shapes the identity of the surrounding areas.

The alpine meadows around Gstoder show traditional mountain farming with places like Dörfler Alm and Payeralm, where local herders still bring cattle up for summer grazing.

A hiking trail of about 4.6 kilometers leads to the summit from St Ruprecht ob Murau, with parking available near the Koasahütte at the trailhead. The route is well-marked and requires basic hiking experience.

From the high plateau below the summit, visitors look out across Katschtal and Krakautal valleys and can see toward the neighboring Lungau region. This view connects multiple valleys and reveals the landscape diversity of the Alps.