Wanderweg 879
A 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Salzburg, Austria.
- 1.5 mi
- one way
- 408 ft
- climb
- 6,127 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Wanderweg 879 is a 1.5-mile point-to-point route in Salzburg, Austria. It runs between about 4,080 ft and 6,130 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Rußbachsaag, about 3.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Braunedlkogel, Scharfen and Moosbergriedel. For camping, Camping Seewinkl and Camping Schönblick are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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