Waldeggersteig
A 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria.
- 0.5 mi
- one way
- 655 ft
- climb
- 2,429 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Waldeggersteig is a 0.5-mile point-to-point route in Lower Austria, Austria. It runs between about 1,660 ft and 2,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 660 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Waldegg, about 1.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peischingleiten, Kohlmais and Schindelboden. Dürnbacher Wasserfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Zeltplatz Hohe Wand Blick-Camp and Kohlhofmühl are within about 6 miles. There are 39 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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