Ochsensteig
A 4.1-mile point-to-point route in Styria, Austria.
- 4.1 mi
- one way
- 1,257 ft
- climb
- 5,472 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Ochsensteig is a 4.1-mile point-to-point route in Styria, Austria. It runs between about 2,720 ft and 5,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,260 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 Seewiesen, about 4.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Westlicher Edelspitz, Mittlerer Edelspitz and Östlicher Edelspitz. 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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