The Achensee 5-summit via ferrata offers steep ferrata passages and hiking sections over a length of 2km. It connects 5 peaks with routes of varying difficulty.

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Gehzeit Zustieg

1:30 h

Walking time descent

1:30 h

Kletterzeit

1:30 h

Schwierigkeit

C/D

Klettersteig Höhenunterschied

180 m

Sea level starting point1840 m

Sea level approach2119 m

Sea level highest point2299 m

Sea level end point2299 m

Approach

From the top station of the Rofan cable car in Maurach, follow the signposted trail in the direction of Hochiss until you see the sign "Abzweigung Klettersteig".

Descent

From the summit, descend on the signposted hiking trail back to the top station of the Rofan cable car.

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Description

At 2,299m, the Hochiss is the highest mountain in the Rofan mountains and offers unique rock. The most impressive section is the summit face.

Weather

Today

20°C/11°C

75%3.8l5 km/h

Tue

22°C/9°C

20%0.6l5 km/h

Wed

23°C/9°C

40%0.4l5 km/h

Getting here

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Arrival by public transport
Take the regional bus (line 8332, 4080 or 390) to the Rofan cable car in Maurach. Exit at the bus-stop: Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn. Ascent with the Rofan cable car.
Parking
The valley station of the Rofan cable car is located directly on the Achensee federal road B181, above the centre of Maurach.
Car park Rofanseilbahn no. 1 or 2
Contact
5-Gipfel-Klettersteig - Hochiss
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