Stage 8 of 15 · Adlerweg

Eng → Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl

Distance
20.1 km
Ascent
+2,048 m
Descent
-1,527 m
Est. Time
8h 58m
Altitude
1,226–2,607 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous❄️ Alpine

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1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m05 km10 km15 km20 km2,591m1,227m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

  • Binsalm· mountain hut· 1,500 m km 0.6 · on the line
  • Falkenhütte· mountain hut· 1,846 m km 8.2 · on the line
  • Karwendelhaus· mountain hut· 1,765 m km 16.4 · on the line

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs and descents in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

8 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Eng

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 0 min in

    20.1 km remaining

    +2048 m remaining

  2. Climb

    2.7 km

    559 m climb

    2.8 km at 20.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 1h 13m in

    17.3 km remaining

    +2048 m remaining

  3. Descent

    8.2 km

    455 m descent

    3.7 km at 12.2% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 3h 40m in

    11.9 km remaining

    +1265 m remaining

  4. Climb

    11.9 km

    406 m climb

    3.7 km at 11.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 5h 20m in

    8.2 km remaining

    +1263 m remaining

  5. Climb

    16.2 km

    817 m climb

    2.7 km at 30.3% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 7h 14m in

    3.9 km remaining

    +844 m remaining

  6. Descent

    18.9 km

    441 m descent

    1.2 km at 36.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02

    About 8h 26m in

    1.2 km remaining

    +0 m remaining

  7. Finish

    20.1 km

    Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-02

    About 8h 58m in

    0 m remaining

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20.1 km Distance2,048 m Climb8h 58m Est. time2,607 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Eng

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End: Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl

No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Eng → km 6.7 (1706m)
1,227–1,789m
6.7 km+598m / -463m2h 52m📈 Climbing
km 6.7 (1706m) → km 13.4 (1544m)
1,383–1,841m
6.7 km+325m / -486m2h 22m📉 Descending
km 13.4 (1544m) → Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl
1,544–2,591m
6.7 km+1066m / -466m3h 43m🔺 Steep Climb
Total20.1 km+2,048m / -1,527m8h 58m

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
5h 31m
Calories
2,175 kcal
Water Needed
3.1 L
Effort Distance
48.2 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (249g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
102 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 2,048m ↓ 1,527m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (28%) Easy Grade (36%) Moderate Climb (36%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈29% paved · ≈71% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 82% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Adlerweg Stage 8: Eng → Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2607 m) in November to June.

Weather this week

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (1,226 m) and the highest point (2,607 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodMixedMixedPoorPoor
High point, day / night-5°/-11°-5°/-11°-3°/-9°1°/-5°5°/0°9°/3°11°/4°11°/5°7°/1°3°/-1°-1°/-5°-4°/-9°
Low point, day / night3°/-4°3°/-4°6°/-2°10°/2°15°/7°19°/10°20°/11°20°/12°16°/8°12°/5°7°/1°4°/-2°
Rain, mm817310410214815516115411210610096
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyLikely––FrostPossibleLikelyLikely
Daylight8 h 5110 h 1511 h 4913 h 3415 h 0415 h 5615 h 3714 h 1912 h 3910 h 589 h 228 h 30

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 2607 m, approximately 18.9 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 20.1 km, 2048m ascent, max altitude 2607.3m, ~9h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2569 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2607.3m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    9h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    0% steep terrain, 2048m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Eng to Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl (20.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Eng
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Km 186, near Birkkarhüttl
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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-02.