Vorarlberg · Hiking

Jägersteig

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Vorarlberg, Austria.

1.1 mi
round trip
2,448 ft
climb
7,013 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Jägersteig is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Vorarlberg, Austria. It runs between about 5,930 ft and 7,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 710 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Schröcken, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mohnenfluh, Zuger Hochlicht and Fernerspitze. Wasserfall Zug is within about 3 miles. There are 6 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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