Höllersteig
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,971 ft
- climb
- 5,074 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Höllersteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria, inside Nationalpark Gesäuse. It runs between about 2,100 ft and 5,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,970 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Johnsbach, about 3.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stockmauer, Planspitze and Nordöstlicher Peternschartenkopf Nordost-Gipfel. For camping, Forstgarten is within about 6 miles. There are 18 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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