Markussteig
A 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Styria, Austria.
- 3.0 mi
- one way
- 1,368 ft
- climb
- 5,973 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Markussteig is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Styria, Austria. It runs between about 2,390 ft and 5,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,370 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Eisenerz, about 1.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pfaffenstein Westgipfel, Pfaffenstein and Schafloch. There are 12 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Markussteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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