Easy hike to the former Buchauer Alm. The ascent takes about one hour, mostly along a forest road with occasional views.

Tour information

Requirement: easy
Length: 5.7 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Elevation uphill:390 hm
Elevation downhill:390 hm

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Elevation profile

Maurach - Buchauer Alm - Maurach.gpx

Highest point1,385 m

Starting point

Maurach, Talstation Rofanseilbahn

Finishing point

Maurach, Talstation Rofanseilbahn

Features

Suitable for families

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

forest road

Equipment

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

Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

From the valley station of the Rofan cable car, follow the path past the hotel Naturhotel Alpenblick until you reach the wooden bridge. Continue along the forest road to the Buchauer Alm*) mountain hut (1,385 metres). The return is via the same route.

*) Sadly, the Buchauer Alm was destroyed in a tragic fire. It is unclear whether the hut will be rebuilt.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Buchauer Alm
Opening hours: closed
Place: Maurach am Achensee
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Buchauer Alm

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
Car park of the Rofan cable car no. 1 or 2 in Maurach (paid parking)

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