Mountain hikes Maurach - Buchauer Alm - Maurach

Maurach am Achensee / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.7 km
Duration: 2:00 h

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
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

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

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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