Oberwaldersteig
An out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 2.8 mi
- round trip
- 4,931 ft
- climb
- 8,766 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Oberwaldersteig is an out-and-back trail, 2.8 miles each way (5.6 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 6,870 ft and 8,770 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,380 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Prappernitze, about 2.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Schoberköpfl, Steinermandl and Goiselemandl. For camping, Comfort Camping Falken and Dolomiten Camping Amlacherhof are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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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