Sonnensteig
An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria.
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 829 ft
- climb
- 6,753 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sonnensteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 6,140 ft and 6,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Prappernitze, about 1.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lottknöpfe, Neualplschneid and Schleinitz. For camping, Camping Adventurepark Osttirol and Comfort Camping Falken are within about 6 miles. There are 8 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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