Hut hike Eben - Astenau Alpe - Eben

Maurach am Achensee / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 4.5 km
Duration: 2:15 h

This hike on the sunny southern slopes of the Ebner Joch is typically snow-free early in spring and remains accessible well into autumn. Halfway along, the Astenau Alpe is a perfect stopover.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 4.5 km
  • Duration: 2:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:505 hm
  • Elevation downhill:505 hm
Highest point1,483 m

Starting point

Maurach, Parkplatz

Finishing point

Maurach, Parkplatz Notburgaheim
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
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  • December

Trail condition

forest path, hiking trail

Equipment

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

Description

From the car park above the residential and nursing home in Eben, walk across the Achensee main road and follow the signpost “Zur Astenau Alpe”. Climb through the sparse pine forest and follow the trail as it meanders uphill to the Astenau Alpe, where you will be rewarded with splendid views of the Inntal valley. The return is via the same route.

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 4080 or 8332) to Maurach, district of Eben. Get off at the "Eben a. A. Haus St. Notburga" stop.

  • Parking

    Car park Notburgaheim in the district of Eben in Maurach (paid parking)

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