Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe landscape

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Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe

~4 days · 43.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance43.4 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain9,623 ft
Gain / mile222 ft
High point6,260 ft
Difficulty index28/100

What the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe is known for

Stages 18–21 of Alpe-Adria-Trail is an official 72.23 km point-to-point section from Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,856 ft to 20,269 ft over 43.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 13.7 mi · 33%
  • Downhill 20.9 mi · 51%
  • Flat 6.5 mi · 16%

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 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe?

28 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe scores 28/100, 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 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe take?

Most backpackers hike the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 43.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe?

The Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 18–21: Arriach to Faaker See / Baumgartnerhöhe climbs roughly 9,623 ft total — about 222 ft per mile, topping out near 6,260 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.

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