Tyrol · Hiking

Grießbacher Steig

2.0 mi
one way
4,334 ft
climb
7,558 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Grießbacher Steig is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 3,420 ft and 7,560 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,330 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. 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 Waidring, about 2.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Vorderhorn, Kirchl and Gute Wand. For camping, Camping Steinplatte and Falkensteiner Camping Grubhof are within about 6 miles. 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

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