Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm landscape

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Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm

~4 days · 17.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance17.3 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain8,196 ft
Gain / mile474 ft
High point6,339 ft
Difficulty index39/100

What the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm is known for

Stages 4–7 of Salzburger Almenweg is an official 29.5 km point-to-point section from Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 6,857 ft to 20,797 ft over 17.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 8.3 mi · 49%
  • Downhill 8.7 mi · 51%
  • Flat 0.0 mi · 0%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm?

39 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm scores 39/100, 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 Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm take?

Most backpackers hike the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 17.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How high does the Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm go?

The Salzburger Almenweg — Stages 4–7: Schneebergkreuz to Heinreichalm tops out near 6,339 ft over its 17.3 miles.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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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