Hirschsteig
A 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Salzburg, Austria.
- 1.2 mi
- one way
- 1,731 ft
- climb
- 3,430 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Hirschsteig is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Salzburg, Austria. It runs between about 1,930 ft and 3,430 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,730 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. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is St. Lorenz, about 0.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Drachenstein, Almkogel and Drachenwand. For camping, Seecamp Nussbaumer and AustriaCamp Mondsee are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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