Lower Austria · Hiking

Vettersteig

A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria.

0.4 mi
one way
21 ft
climb
2,084 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Vettersteig is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 1,610 ft and 2,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 20 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Els, about 1.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dürrleiten, Schwedenschanze and Wotansfelsen. 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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