Krimmler Tauern (Wanderweg 541)- Windbachscharte - Richterhütte - Roßkarscharte - Zittauerhütte (Wanderweg 511)
OSM map layer · LineString
47.16, 12.13 · rel 5813616
47.16, 12.13 · rel 5813616
Wanderweg 540
27,3 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Salzburg · 47.16°N ·
12.13°E
27,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
40
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× 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
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
6× summit
Gletscherblick
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Archbühelkopf
summit ·
251 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Warze
summit ·
273 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mannlkarkopf
summit ·
306 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rosskopf
summit ·
321 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Windbachtalkogel
summit ·
363 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Schüttalkopf - Punta Val di Frane
summit ·
468 m off route
21,0 km
77%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1413 m
–
2672 m
0 km
13,6 km
27,3 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
2468 m elevation
Quarter of the way
2496 m elevation
Halfway
2516 m elevation
Three quarters
1567 m elevation
Finish
2044 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wanderweg 540 is 27.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wanderweg 540 takes approximately 6h 47min to complete.
No, Wanderweg 540 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wanderweg 540 starts near coordinates 47.0921, 12.1413.
Wanderweg 540 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Wanderweg 540 is maintained and managed by ÖAV Warnsdorf & DAV RHEYDT.