Salzburg · Hiking

Gemsensteig zur Barmschoß

An out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria.

0.8 mi
round trip
2,028 ft
climb
5,994 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gemsensteig zur Barmschoß is an out-and-back trail, 0.8 miles each way (1.6 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria. It runs between about 4,740 ft and 5,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,600 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. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Lofer, about 1.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Anderlkopf, Brenntenkopf and Alblhorn. For camping, Falkensteiner Camping Grubhof and Camping Steinplatte are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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