Nordgrat Zustieg
An out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 973 ft
- climb
- 10,682 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Nordgrat Zustieg is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria, inside Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It runs between about 9,710 ft and 10,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. The nearest town is Hinterbichl, about 7.3 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schwarzes Hörndl, Kleinvenediger and Großvenediger. There are 2 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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