Lower Austria · Hiking

Gebirgsjägersteig

1.9 mi
one way
917 ft
climb
4,802 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Gebirgsjägersteig is a 1.9-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 2,850 ft and 4,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 920 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. 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 Schottwien, about 1.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sonnwendstein, Erzkogel and Dürrkogel. For camping, Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt is within about 6 miles. There are 12 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

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