Tyrol · Hiking

Sonnensteig

1.0 mi
round trip
2,916 ft
climb
7,712 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sonnensteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 6,430 ft and 7,710 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,030 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Alkus, about 1.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rotgabele, Kleines Schöberl and Kl. Schöberl. For camping, Camping Adventurepark Osttirol and Comfort Camping Falken are within about 6 miles. There are 9 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 Sonnensteig for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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