Richtersteig
- 2.1 mi
- one way
- 3,089 ft
- climb
- 10,279 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Richtersteig is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy. It runs between about 8,370 ft and 10,280 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,090 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Kurzras - Maso Corto, about 6.0 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Adlerkopf, Vorderer Schmied and Hinterer Schmied. 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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