Via ferrata 5-summit via ferrata - Spieljoch

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Eben am Achensee / Achensee
Exposition: S, W
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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

Ascent Time1:30 h
Walking time descent1:00 h
Time Climbing0:30 h
DifficultyC

Via Ferrata Altitude Difference

100 m
Sea level starting point1840 m
Sea level approach2136 m
Sea level highest point2236 m
Sea level end point2236 m

Approach

From the top station, follow the Grubersteig towards the Rofanspitze, at the Grubascharte turn left to the Spieljoch. Dangerous in wet conditions due to steep grassy sections!

Descent

Descend on the grassy ridge of the Spieljoch and follow the yellow trail marking signs back to the top station of the Rofan cable car.

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Description

Serves as a connection between the via ferratas Seekarlspitze and Hochiss in the Rofan mountains, protected by wire cables.

Weather

Today

clear sky
17°C/5°C
70%1.8l15 km/h

Wed

light rain
13°C/4°C
90%16.6l10 km/h

Thu

cloudy
9°C/1°C
75%0.2l10 km/h

Getting here

  • 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 of the Rofan cable car in Maurach

  • Contact

    5-Gipfel-Klettersteig - Spieljoch
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