M.Mayer-Steig

M.Mayer-Steig is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Carinthia, Austria, inside Natura 2000 Schutzgebiet Inneres Pöllatal. It runs between about 8,000 ft and 8,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 740 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Brandstatt, about 3.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Reitereck, Wandspitze and Elendspitze. Fallbach is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Ramsbacher and Maltatal are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.