Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg
~3 days · 26.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg is known for
Stages 4–6 of Meraner Höhenweg is an official 43 km point-to-point section from Pfelders / Plan (OSM node 499409658) to Giggelberg (OSM node 5519989421).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,715 ft to 30,817 ft over 26.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.2 mi · 43%
- Downhill 14.8 mi · 57%
- Flat 0.2 mi · 1%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg scores 48/100, 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 Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg take?
Most backpackers hike the Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 26.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg go?
The Meraner Höhenweg — Stages 4–6: Pfelders to Giggelberg tops out near 9,452 ft over its 26.3 miles.
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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.