Styria · Hiking

Karlstiege

0.7 mi
round trip
702 ft
climb
5,210 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Karlstiege is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria. It runs between about 4,790 ft and 5,210 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Hinterwildalpen, about 4.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Langstein, Plankogel and Bärenkarlkogel. For camping, Wildwasserzentrum Wildalpen and Camping Wildalpen are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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