Carinthia · Hiking

Oisternig Ostschulter

A 1.9-mile loop in Carinthia, Austria.

1.9 mi
loop
1,214 ft
climb
6,690 ft
high point
Loop
route

Oisternig Ostschulter is a 1.9-mile loop in Carinthia, Austria. It runs between about 5,660 ft and 6,690 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,210 ft of climbing over the route. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vorderberg, about 2.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gozman, Oisternig Ostgipfel and Osternig / Oisternig. For camping, Camping Alpenfreude and Camping Alpenfreude are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.

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