Schrankkogel Ostgrat
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 1,527 ft
- climb
- 11,376 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Schrankkogel Ostgrat is a 0.6-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria, inside Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen. It runs between about 9,850 ft and 11,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,530 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gries, about 4.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Südliche Wildgratspitze, Schrankogel and Nördliche Wildgratspitze. Wasserfall Daunkogelfernerbach is within about 3 miles. There are 2 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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