Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle
~3 days · 27.2 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle is known for
Stages 1–3 of Alpe-Adria-Trail is an official 44.79 km point-to-point section from Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10,246 ft to 25,479 ft over 27.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.8 mi · 36%
- Downhill 14.9 mi · 55%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 9%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle scores 35/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle take?
Most backpackers hike the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 27.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle?
The Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 1–3: Kaiser-Franz-Josefs-Höhe to Marterle climbs roughly 9,964 ft total — about 366 ft per mile, topping out near 7,766 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.