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Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor

8,7 km from Pottenstein (ÖBB) to Hoher Lindkogel Schutzhaus through alpine terrain and mountains.

Pottenstein (ÖBB) Hoher Lindkogel Schutzhaus linear
8,7km Distance
moderate Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
26 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Cave viewpoint Lively Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

Vom Bahnhof bis Hauptplatz Pottenstein (ÖTK Sektion Triestingtal) dann ÖTK Sektion Baden

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

monument Attraction 14× cave summit viewpoint
Ferdinand-Raimund-Gedenkstatue monument · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Eisernes Tor Attraction · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Färberkreuz-Durchschlupf cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Herrgottskreuz Attraction · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Färberkreuzhöhle cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Felsensitzhöhle cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Patronenschluf cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Naturbrücke cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Einsiedlerhöhle cave · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Hoher Lindkogel summit · on the route 8,7 km 100%
Höhle in der Dachsgrube cave · 30 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Sina-Warte viewpoint · 32 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Merkensteinschluf cave · 38 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Eiskeller cave · 38 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Merkensteinhöhle cave · 45 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Kahlkopf summit · 53 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Felsensitzkluft cave · 53 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Felsensitzgaleriehöhle cave · 59 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Merkenstein-Halbhöhle cave · 64 m off route 8,7 km 100%
Zwingerhöhle cave · 71 m off route 8,7 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 4,3 km 8,7 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor takes approximately 2h 10min to complete.
No, Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Pottenstein (ÖBB) to Hoher Lindkogel Schutzhaus. Plan ahead for return transport.
Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor starts at Pottenstein (ÖBB).
Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Pottenstein - Merkenstein - Eisernes Tor is maintained and managed by ÖTK Österreichischer Touristenklub.
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