Gustav-Jahn-Steig
A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria.
- 0.4 mi
- one way
- 858 ft
- climb
- 4,708 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gustav-Jahn-Steig is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 4,320 ft and 4,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 860 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hirschwang an der Rax, about 3.3 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Losbühel, Kloben and Kochkarkogel. For camping, Park 'n' Camp and Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt are within about 6 miles. There are 46 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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