Bismarcksteig

Bismarcksteig is a 1.4-mile point-to-point route in Styria, Austria, inside Naturpark Mürzer Oberland. It runs between about 5,640 ft and 6,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,250 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Altenberg an der Rax, about 3.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Predigtstuhl, Martinsturm and Schneekogel. Rechter Gamseckfall and Linker Gamseckfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Park 'n' Camp and Campen und Zelten beim Flackl-Wirt are within about 6 miles. There are 38 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.