Lower Austria · Hiking

Brandsteig

0.4 mi
round trip
703 ft
climb
3,308 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Brandsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 3,140 ft and 3,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Hirschwang an der Rax, about 2.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Brettschacher, Brandschneide and Brettschacherspitze. For camping, Park 'n' Camp and Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt are within about 6 miles. There are 47 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 Brandsteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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