Franz Josef Glacier – View of Franz Josef Glacier loop from Alex Knob
Franz Josef Glacier – View of Franz Josef Glacier loop from Alex Knob
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606
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06:46
18.7km
1,120m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: January 14, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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149 m
Highlight • Trail
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Tip by
223 m
Highlight • Natural Monument
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5.74 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
9.40 km
Highlight • Summit
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9.81 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
11.6 km
Highlight • Viewpoint
18.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.8 km
5.80 km
110 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
12.8 km
5.89 km
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Elevation
Highest point (1,280 m)
Lowest point (200 m)
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Tuesday 10 March
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9°C
48 %
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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h
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