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Mittlerer Goldener Steig

46.7 km from Freyung to Kringell. Along the way you climb 1,197 m and descend 1,208 m; the highest point is at 1,025 m. Walking time about 15 h – comfortably done in 3 daily stages.

46.7 kmLength
↑ 1,197 mascent
↓ 1,208 mdescent
15 hWalking time (approx.)
1,025 mhighest point
Open in the hiking map & follow Plan your own loop at the start

Elevation profile

0 km · 391–1,025 m46.7 km

Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 8 °C

Along the way

  • km 9.5 Aussichtspunkt Kronetfeld Viewpoint
  • km 13.6 Schlichtenberg Summit · 847 m

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

In 3 stages

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

Stage 1: km 0–16 15.6 km · ↑ 365 m · ↓ 442 m
Stage ends near Schlichtenberg
Stage 2: km 16–31 15.6 km · ↑ 446 m · ↓ 477 m
Stage 3: km 31–47 15.6 km · ↑ 451 m · ↓ 322 m

Frequently asked questions

How long is the “Mittlerer Goldener Steig” trail?

About 46.7 km, from Freyung to Kringell. 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 “Mittlerer Goldener Steig” trail have?

About 1,197 m of ascent and 1,208 m of descent. The lowest point is at 391 m, the highest at 1,025 m.

How long does the “Mittlerer Goldener Steig” trail take?

Plan for about 15 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 3 daily stages.

Can I follow the “Mittlerer Goldener 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.