Achselkopfsteig
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,512 ft
- climb
- 5,225 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Achselkopfsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria, inside Naturpark Karwendel. It runs between about 4,200 ft and 5,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,240 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Innsbruck, about 2.2 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Achselkopf, Brandjochkreuz and Frau Hitt. For camping, Kranebitterhof and Camping Stigger Innsbruck - Völs are within about 6 miles. There are 52 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 Achselkopfsteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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