Mountain hikes Achenkirch - Stubachalm - Guffert - Achenkirch

Achenkirch am Achensee / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 13.3 km
Duration: 8:30 h

Demanding summit hike to the Guffert, the iconic mountain of Steinberg. Sure-footedness, good fitness and mountain experience are required.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 13.3 km
  • Duration: 8:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,280 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,280 hm
Highest point2,195 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, car park Waldfrieden

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, car park Waldfrieden
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 5 / 6

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Trail condition

hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended. Enough to drink and eat (no rest stops anlong the way).
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

From the Waldfrieden car park in Steinberg, the trail leads northwards via the ruins of the Stubachalm (1,371 metres) to the Issalm, where no refreshments are available. At the first junction, follow the signposts “Guffert”. This tour is recommended for experienced hikers only, as some sections are secured with ropes and require sure-footedness. The return is via the same route.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 4080 to Achenkirch, change to line 7801 to Steinberg) to Steinberg am Rofan to the car park Waldfrieden. Get off at the stop: Steinberg a. R. Waldfrieden.

  • Parking

    Car park Waldfrieden in Steinberg am Rofan (paid parking lot)

Weather

Today

clear sky
20°C/6°C
5%0l5 km/h

Sun

mainly clear
22°C/7°C
85%6.8l10 km/h

Mon

light rain showers
20°C/10°C
75%1.5l5 km/h
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