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Gläserner Steig

86.3 km from Sankt Oswald to Lam. Along the way you climb 2,235 m and descend 2,355 m; the highest point is at 1,032 m. Walking time about 28 h – comfortably done in 5 daily stages.

86.3 kmLength
↑ 2,235 mascent
↓ 2,355 mdescent
28 hWalking time (approx.)
1,032 mhighest point
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Elevation profile

Kiesriegel 921 m
0 km · 568–1,032 m86.3 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C

Along the way

  • km 3.5 Bärta Viewpoint
  • km 5.2 Hoher Stein Summit · 820 m
  • km 13.1 Kleiner Geißberg Summit · 828 m
  • km 13.8 Ochsenberg Summit · 845 m
  • km 16.9 Brunnen Spring
  • km 17.6 Bergstadl Althütte Hut
  • km 31.4 Willibaldhöhe Summit · 721 m
  • km 48.9 Kiesriegel Summit · 921 m
  • km 59.0 Café Arberhütte Hut
  • km 62.0 Bodenzisternen Spring
  • km 66.0 Burglengenfelder-Hütte (SCB-Hütte) Hut · 900 m
  • km 67.0 Arber Alm Hut
  • km 75.2 Hüttenberg Summit · 661 m
  • km 75.9 Naturbad Huber Weiher Bathing spot
  • km 79.1 Geigenberg Summit · 679 m

Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.

In 5 stages

A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.

Stage 1: km 0–17 17.3 km · ↑ 338 m · ↓ 312 m
Stage ends near Bergstadl Althütte
Stage 2: km 17–35 17.3 km · ↑ 319 m · ↓ 373 m
Stage 3: km 35–52 17.3 km · ↑ 492 m · ↓ 379 m
Stage 4: km 52–69 17.3 km · ↑ 495 m · ↓ 508 m
Stage ends near Arber Alm
Stage 5: km 69–86 17.3 km · ↑ 319 m · ↓ 555 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Gläserner Steig” trail?

About 86.3 km, from Sankt Oswald to Lam. The route is not fully continuous in the map data, so the real length may be a little longer.

How much elevation gain does the “Gläserner Steig” trail have?

About 2,235 m of ascent and 2,355 m of descent. The lowest point is at 568 m, the highest at 1,032 m.

How long does the “Gläserner Steig” trail take?

Plan for about 28 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 5 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Gläserner Steig” trail on my phone?

Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.

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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.