Silesia Höhenweg
A 6.8-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria.
- 6.8 mi
- one way
- 3,749 ft
- climb
- 9,276 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Silesia Höhenweg is a 6.8-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria, inside Nationalpark Hohe Tauern. It runs between about 7,210 ft and 9,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,750 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 Berg, about 6.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tauernkogel, Medelzkopf and Rotkogel. Stotzenbachfall is within about 3 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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