Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz landscape

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Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz

~3 days · 33.5 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance33.5 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain13,668 ft
Gain / mile408 ft
High point6,066 ft
Difficulty index42/100

What the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz is known for

Stages 4–6 of Alpe-Adria-Trail is an official 55.55 km point-to-point section from Marterle to Mallnitz.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 7,707 ft to 19,783 ft over 33.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 12.2 mi · 37%
  • Downhill 17.9 mi · 54%
  • Flat 3.2 mi · 10%

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 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz?

42 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz scores 42/100, 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 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz take?

Most backpackers hike the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 33.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz?

The Alpe-Adria-Trail — Stages 4–6: Marterle to Mallnitz climbs roughly 13,668 ft total — about 408 ft per mile, topping out near 6,066 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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