Maximiliansweg
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 966 ft
- climb
- 5,963 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Maximiliansweg is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria, inside Naturpark Karwendel. It runs between about 5,810 ft and 5,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 500 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is grass. The nearest town is Scharnitz, about 8.2 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hochalmkreuz, Grabenkarspitze and Lackenkarkopf. There are 5 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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