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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
43 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave viewpoint Remote Uncrowded

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?

summit 10× monument viewpoint 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

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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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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