Shortcut to Holzknechtsteig
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 713 ft
- climb
- 4,373 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Shortcut to Holzknechtsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 3,660 ft and 4,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 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 Prein an der Rax, about 2.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Preiner Wand, Neukogel and Weißkogel. Linker Gamseckfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Park 'n' Camp and Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt are within about 6 miles. There are 53 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 Shortcut to Holzknechtsteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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