Kuntersteig
An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 1.1 mi
- round trip
- 2,517 ft
- climb
- 7,387 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Kuntersteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria, inside Naturpark Karwendel. It runs between about 6,610 ft and 7,390 ft above sea level, with roughly 900 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 Reith bei Seefeld, about 2.1 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Reither Spitze, Ursprungtürme and Härmelekopf. For camping, Campingplatz Farmcamping Branger Alm and Karwendelcamp Scharnitz are within about 6 miles. There are 18 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 Kuntersteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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