Geißspitzsteig
A 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Vorarlberg, Austria.
- 1.3 mi
- one way
- 89 ft
- climb
- 7,518 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Geißspitzsteig is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Vorarlberg, Austria. It runs between about 5,870 ft and 7,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Vandans, about 3.9 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Geißspitze, Wilder Mann and Kreuzspitze. For camping, Lagerplatz Latschau and Camping Montlantis are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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