If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Steinfeld to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Steinfeld where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Steinfeld
Mountain Hike
· Weissensee
Latschur 2,236m - Almspitz - Kämpen - Eckwand from Weißensee East
recommended route
Difficulty
T3I
difficult
14.6 km
7:30 h
1,630 m
1,630 m
A lonely, attractive mountain ridge in the nature park can be hiked in one day, still possible late in the year due to the southern exposure, however steep paths and exposed sections demand.
Mountain Hike
· Gailtal Alps
Staff and Latschur from the Siflitz valley
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
35.7 km
7:00 h
2,000 m
2,000 m
Long but rather easy bike & hike route over 4 summits near the much-visited Goldeck: Staff 2217m, Eckwand 2221m, Almspitz 2180m, and Latschur 2236m.
Mountain Hike
· Kreuzeck Group
Stawipfel traverse, Annaruhe, Löcherwand, Gaugen, Dolzer
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18 km
9:00 h
1,580 m
1,585 m
The Kreuzeck Group, one of Austria's most beautiful mountain landscapes: long valleys, wonderful meadows, steep peaks. A day with 4 summits leaves a good, unforgettable impression.
Mountain Hike
· Hohe Tauern National Park Region
Kreuzeckhöhenweg 2nd day Salzkofelhütte 1987 m - Feldnerhütte 2186 m
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
Stage 2
12.3 km
7:00 h
840 m
656 m
The second stage leads through the high mountain landscape with constant ups and downs and is extremely panoramic. Some sections require sure-footedness and also a head for heights.
Mountain Hike
· Kreuzeck Group
Kreuzeck Höhenweg | Salzkofel Hut - Salzkofel - Feldner Hut
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
Stage 2
15.7 km
8:00 h
1,350 m
1,150 m
The transition from the Salzkofel to the Feldner Hut is already pleasantly alpine and completely solitary. The wild mountain landscape and wide views are magnificent!
Mountain Hike
· Kreuzeck Group
Salzkofel 2498m above Stagor 2289m
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
16.9 km
9:00 h
2,600 m
1,200 m
If you want to traverse the Kreuzeck Höhenweg from east to west, an alternative approach to the Salzkofelhütte is a demanding day route from the south over the Stagor, with the option to leave your bike (in Iselsberg or Stronach) and return by bike via the Drau cycle path.
Mountain Hike
· Kreuzeck Group
Kreuzeck-Höhenweg - Stage 2: Salzkofelhütte - Feldnerhütte
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
Stage 2
12.7 km
7:00 h
870 m
800 m
The second stage leads very panoramically with constant ups and downs through the lonely high mountain landscape. Some rocky sections require sure-footedness.
Mountain Hike
· Weissensee
GS_W7 Latschur from Neusach - back via Ortsee
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16 km
7:15 h
1,291 m
1,292 m
The Latschur, with a height of 2,236 m, offers a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding peaks and the Weissensee.
Mountain Hike
· Nassfeld-Pressegger See - Lesachtal - Weissensee
Latschur (from Neusach to Ortsee) - Weissensee
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
19.5 km
8:45 h
1,300 m
1,300 m
Fantastic views of the turquoise Weissensee.
Mountain Hike
· Gailtal Alps
Latschur, Staff
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
22.9 km
7:00 h
2,650 m
1,046 m
Extremely long route from the floor of the Drava valley up to the summits of Latschur and Staff. Excellent fitness (possibly bivouac equipment) required.

