Mountain hikes Achenkirch - Viewpoint Kaiser-Maximilian-Rast - Achenkirch

Achenkirch am Achensee / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.4 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Scenic circular hike from Achenkirch to the Kaiser-Maximilian-Rast with wonderful views over the Achental valley and the surrounding mountain landscape.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.4 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:270 hm
  • Elevation downhill:270 hm
Highest point1,250 m

Starting point

Achenkirch, Fischerwirt am Achensee

Finishing point

Achenkirch, Fischerwirt am Achensee
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

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Trail condition

hiking path, forest road

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended.
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

To the right of the Fischerwirt, follow the path through the underpass of the Achensee federal road. Then, continue along a signposted trail up to the Kaiser-Maximilian-Rast. The viewing platform with the impressive throne offers stunning views of Achenkirch and Lake Achensee. It commemorates Emperor Maximilian I, who was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman and loved the region back in the 15th century, when he was one of the first guests to visit Lake Achensee.
The return route runs from the platform down a wide forest road to the Hotel VAYA Achensee. Once you have reached the federal road, turn left and follow the footpath towards the lake for about 450 metres. The underpass takes you back to the starting point at the Fischerwirt.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (lines 4080 or 390) to Achenkirch and get off at the "Achenkirch Fischerwirt" stop. 

  • Parking

    Achenkirch - Fischerwirt car park (paid parking)

Weather

Today

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27°C/11°C
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Wed

light rain showers
30°C/12°C
55%2.7l10 km/h

Thu

clear sky
33°C/14°C
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