Südwandsteig
- 2.1 mi
- one way
- 1,674 ft
- climb
- 7,026 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Südwandsteig is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Tyrol, Austria. It runs between about 6,210 ft and 7,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,670 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Wildermieming, about 4.9 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Haberlehnkopf, Hochwannigkopf and Predigtstein. For camping, Pfadfinder Lagerplatz and Gerhardhof Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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
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