Wanderweg 543

Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Österreich

8.5 miles (13.7 km) · 5,393 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Wanderweg 543 is a 8.5-mile loop route in Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, Salzburg, Österreich, gaining 5,393 feet of elevation. The route follows a back-loaded elevation profile, finishing 276 feet higher than it starts. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.6 miles gaining 2,177 feet at an average 24.3% grade. Only 3% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.5 mi (13.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,393 ft (1,644 m)
Average gain	634 ft per mile (120 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 4,305 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	68.7%
Runnable	3% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	26.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	55%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Wanderweg 543

How much elevation gain does Wanderweg 543 have?

Wanderweg 543 has 5,393 ft (1,644 m) of elevation gain over 8.5 miles (13.7 km). That averages 634 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Wanderweg 543?

The difficulty score for Wanderweg 543 is 26.7 of 100. That is harder than 95.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 3% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Wanderweg 543?

The longest climb on Wanderweg 543 runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 4,305 ft (1,312 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 68.7%.