Platteck - Leiterkopf
- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,234 ft
- climb
- 7,269 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Platteck - Leiterkopf is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.3 miles round trip) in Salzburg, Austria, inside Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It runs between about 5,830 ft and 7,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,840 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. The nearest town is Wörth, about 1.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Platteck, Schodenkopf and Leiterkopf. For camping, Nationalpark Camping Andrelwirt is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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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