Mountain hikes Bergstation Rofan Seilbahn - Gschöllkopf - Bergstation Rofan Seilbahn

Eben am Achensee / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 2.6 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Varied, easy hike from the Rofan Seilbahn to the Gschöllkopf with 360° views from the “Adlerhorst” platform. 230 metres elevation gain, about 1 hour ascent.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 2.6 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:230 hm
  • Elevation downhill:230 hm
Highest point2,039 m

Starting point

Maurach, top station Rofan cable car

Finishing point

Maurach, top station Rofan cable car

Best time of year

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Trail condition

hiking trail

Equipment

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

Description

From the top station of the Rofan cable car, walk past the Mauritzalm mountain hut to the saddle in the direction of Hochiss. Turn left and walk across grassy slopes between mountain pines until you reach the summit of the Gschöllkopf (2,039 metres) with the “Adlerhorst” (eagle’s nest - 360-degree viewing platform). The return is via the same route.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Erfurter Hütte

    Opening hours:Open today
    Place:Maurach am Achensee
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
  • Berggasthof Rofan

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Maurach am Achensee
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus to Maurach (line 8332, 4080 or 390) and get off at the "Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn" stop. 

  • Parking

    The valley station of the Rofan cable car is situated just off the B181 Achensee main road, above the centre of Maurach. Ascent with the gondola.
    Car park Rofan Seilbahn 1 or 2 (paid parking; Rofan cable car passengers receive a refund at the ticket office).

Weather

Today

mainly clear
11°C/1°C
0%0l5 km/h

Fri

clear sky
10°C/0°C
0%0l10 km/h

Sat

mainly clear
9°C/-1°C
60%0.6l10 km/h

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