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47.53, 15.16 · rel 188265
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red-red International network E6 · REL 188265

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria

398,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Steiermark · 47.53°N · 15.16°E
398,1km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
65 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave 1× viewpoint Remote Moderate crowds

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

Abschnitt Österreich: folgt Nordwaldkammweg (105) und Nord-Südweitwanderweg (05)

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

8× summit 10× monument 1× viewpoint 1× cave
Fensteralm summit · on the route 35,8 km 9%
Zwei Torpfeiler monument · on the route 35,8 km 9%
MEM monument · on the route 35,8 km 9%
Hohe Veitsch summit · on the route 35,8 km 9%
Aussichtsturm Garber viewpoint · on the route 35,8 km 9%
Pater Heinrich Abel-Denkmal monument · on the route 35,8 km 9%
Zwei Torpfeiler monument · on the route 35,8 km 9%
BM.Ernst Landgraf monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Großer Speikkogel summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Speikkogel summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Hirschegger Alm summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Lärchkogel summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Krumpenstein monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Vorfriede von Leoben 1797 monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Weberkogel summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Eiblkogel summit · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Helmuth Frank monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Rainstein monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Ötscher-Tropfsteinhöhle cave · on the route 47,8 km 12%
Steinernes Weibl monument · on the route 47,8 km 12%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 199,0 km 398,1 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is 398.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria takes approximately 99h 2min to complete.
No, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria starts near coordinates 48.3412, 15.3184.
European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is maintained and managed by Österreichischer Alpenverein.
Yes, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.
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