Lower Austria · Hiking

Stiegensteig

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria.

0.9 mi
round trip
2,636 ft
climb
3,959 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Stiegensteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 2,510 ft and 3,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Lunz am See, about 2.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Höherstein, Großer Hetzkogel and Stanzenkogel. Ludwigfall and Kogelfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Ötscherlandcamping is 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

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