Styria · Hiking

Plankenalm - Bärenloch

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria.

1.5 mi
round trip
1,182 ft
climb
6,087 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Plankenalm - Bärenloch is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.9 miles round trip) in Styria, Austria. It runs between about 5,550 ft and 6,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Obertraun, about 5.1 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Napfenkogel, Großes Hocheck and Kleines Hocheck. For camping, Camping am See is within about 6 miles. There are 17 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

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