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Franz Josef Glacier Trailhead (Parking Area)

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Ines

February 10, 2024

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From here you can also walk towards the glacier

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Rolf Eichenauer

November 16, 2025

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The signpost to Caravans Knob currently leads along a gravel road by the river – but it ends there as well. Perhaps due to the rain, it's unfortunately impossible to reach the actual path to the mountain. The view back towards Franz Josef Glacier is quite nice, but otherwise, it's not really recommended.

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