Tyrol · Hiking

Schützensteig

1.5 mi
round trip
2,315 ft
climb
6,453 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Schützensteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 6,130 ft and 6,450 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,160 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Ranggen, about 2.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rangger Köpfl, Kögele and Archbrandköpfl. Seigesbachfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Campingplatz Farmcamping Branger Alm is within about 6 miles. There are 7 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 Schützensteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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