Krummholzsteig
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 1,102 ft
- climb
- 5,375 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Krummholzsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 4,720 ft and 5,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 220 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. The nearest town is Hirschwang an der Rax, about 3.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Waxriegel, Alpl and Schwarzriegel. Sebastianfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Park 'n' Camp and Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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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