Tyrol · Hiking

Schützensteig

1.2 mi
round trip
2,952 ft
climb
5,251 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Schützensteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 3,800 ft and 5,250 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,960 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 gravel. The nearest town is Eben, about 1.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Burgaukopf, Martlspitze and Ebner Joch. Buchauer Wasserfall and Dalfazer Wasserfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Inntal and Karwendel Camping 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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