Kössener Achen
A 8.3-mile paddling route in Tyrol, Austria.
- 8.3 mi
- one way
- 2,092 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Kössener Achen is a 8.3-mile paddling route in Tyrol, Austria, inside Landschaftsschutzgebiet Hefferthorn-Fellhorn-Sonnenberg. Whitewater grade 1, 2 is mapped on part of it. It is mapped as a named route, with its sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Erpfendorf, about 3.2 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hefferthorn, Unterberghorn and Steinwurfkogel. For camping, Euro-Camp Wilder Kaiser and Camping Steinplatte are within about 6 miles. The route and its length come from OpenStreetMap. River levels, weirs and access points change, so check local conditions and portages before you paddle.
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~2 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Kössener Achen for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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