Lower Austria · Hiking

Hochalmweg

0.5 mi
round trip
487 ft
climb
4,647 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Hochalmweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 4,170 ft and 4,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 480 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. The nearest town is Semmering - Kurort, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hirschenkogel, Dürriegel and Erzkogel. For camping, Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Hochalmweg for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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