Styria · Hiking

Loasteig

An out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria.

2.1 mi
round trip
4,479 ft
climb
5,842 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Loasteig is an out-and-back trail, 2.1 miles each way (4.3 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria, inside Naturschutzgebiet - Ostteil des Toten Gebirges. It runs between about 3,530 ft and 5,840 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,010 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Weißenbach bei Liezen, about 3.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Querlstein, Sattelkoppen and Betstein. For camping, Camping Resort Hinterstoder is within about 6 miles. There are 14 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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