Hechenberglsteig
An out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 1.9 mi
- round trip
- 4,979 ft
- climb
- 5,826 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hechenberglsteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.9 miles each way (3.8 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria, inside Naturpark Karwendel. It runs between about 3,750 ft and 5,830 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,360 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. The nearest town is Kranebitten, about 0.8 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hechenbergl, Hechenberg and Rauhenkopf. For camping, Kranebitterhof and Camping Stigger Innsbruck - Völs are within about 6 miles. There are 43 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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