Lower Austria · Hiking

Bärenpfad

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria.

0.9 mi
round trip
2,361 ft
climb
4,431 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Bärenpfad is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 2,650 ft and 4,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,070 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Reichenau an der Rax, about 0.7 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Karlshöhe, Feichtaberg and Ober-Atzberg. For camping, Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt and Park 'n' Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 20 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bärenpfad for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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