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Eisenwurzenweg

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523 km Length
approx. 26 days Duration
17.700 m Elevation gain
17.000 m Elevation loss
2.376 m Highest point
May–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Eisenwurzenweg

Difficulty
Length 523 km
Elevation gain 17.700 m
Elevation loss 17.000 m
Highest Point 2.376 m · Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus
Lowest Point 234 m · Donau
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

523 km
17.700 m
17.000 m
Zirbitzkogel Schutzhaus
2.376 m
Donau
234 m

Best time to go

May – October
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About the trail

The Eisenwurzenweg runs for a length of 523 kilometers through Austria.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 26 days to walk the Eisenwurzenweg.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in managed huts, in unmanaged huts and on campsites.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Eisenwurzenweg

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Obtaining drinking water can be a problem depending on the season
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Eisenwurzenweg

Arrival

You will arrive to Eisenwurzenweg via Vienna International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Train / On foot. Duration approx. 4 hours.

Departure

Departure from Eisenwurzenweg is via Klagenfurt Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / On foot. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts
  • in unmanaged huts
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

Stage plan for the Eisenwurzenweg

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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