Via ferrata 5-summit via ferrata - Seekarlspitze

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Eben am Achensee / Achensee

Exposition: N, E

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.

Information

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Ascent Time1:30 h

Walking time descent1:00 h

Time Climbing1:30 h

DifficultyD

Via Ferrata Altitude Difference

150 m

Sea level starting point1840 m

Sea level approach2111 m

Sea level highest point2261 m

Sea level end point2261 m

Approach

From the top station of the Rofan cable car, follow the Grubersteig in the direction of the Rofanspitze. At the Gruberscharte, turn left in the direction of the Spieljoch to the prominent ridge, which is embedded between the Rosskopf (= down climb of the Rosskopf via ferrata) and the Seekarlspitze.

Descent

Descend from the summit of the Seekarlspitze on the signposted hiking trail back to the top station of the Rofan cable car or walk to the next via ferrata on the Spieljoch.

Best time of year

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Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

The via ferrata on the Seekarlspitze in the Rofan mountains leads to the north wall and boasts breathtaking views. The most impressive section is the traverse of the north face right at the beginning.

Weather

Today

6°C/-5°C

65%0l10 km/h

Sat

7°C/-7°C

0%0l10 km/h

Sun

10°C/-3°C

25%0l15 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. get off at the "Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn" stop. Ascent with the Rofan cable car.
Parking
The valley station of the Rofan cable car is located directly on the Achensee main road B181, above the centre of Maurach.
Car park Rofan Seilbahn 1 or 2 (paid parking; Rofan cable car passengers receive a refund at the ticket office).