Gaissteig
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,940 ft
- climb
- 3,717 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gaissteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 2,740 ft and 3,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Naßwald, about 2.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fronbachkogel, Hochkogel and Wirtshauskogel. For camping, Park 'n' Camp is within about 6 miles. There are 16 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 Gaissteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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