Ostgrat (II)
- 0.7 mi
- round trip
- 2,353 ft
- climb
- 7,582 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Ostgrat (II) is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Upper Austria, Austria, inside Naturschutzgebiet - Westteil des Toten Gebirges. It runs between about 5,630 ft and 7,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 200 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Hinterstoder, about 5.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kleiner Hochkasten, Großer Hochkasten and Brandleck. Klinserfall is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Resort Hinterstoder is 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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