Jochsteig
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 903 ft
- climb
- 6,578 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Jochsteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria, inside Kalkkögel. It runs between about 6,200 ft and 6,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 600 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Telfes im Stubai, about 1.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Nederjoch, Jochkreuz and Saile (Nockspitze). For camping, Sonnencamping Stubai and Camping Natterersee are 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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