Ruinensteig
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 536 ft
- climb
- 1,873 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ruinensteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 1,600 ft and 1,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 370 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is on the edge of Gutenstein. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schlossberg, Heinrichshöhe and Residenzberg. For camping, Kohlhofmühl and Camping Schneebergblick are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Ruinensteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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