Bavaria · Hiking

Postensteig

0.9 mi
round trip
1,633 ft
climb
5,923 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Postensteig is an out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Bavaria, Germany. It runs between about 4,290 ft and 5,920 ft above sea level, with roughly 0 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Faselsberg, about 1.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kehlstein, Pflughörndl and Dürreckberg. For camping, Camping Allweglehen and Camping Mühlleiten are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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.

Conditions and forecast

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