Long-distance hike Rofan tour

Maurach am Achensee / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 30.5 km
Duration: 4 days

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Rofan tour

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 30.5 km
  • Duration: 4 days
  • Elevation uphill:1,450 hm
  • Elevation downhill:2,290 hm
Highest point2,291 m

Starting point

Maurach, valley station of the Rofan cable car

Finishing point

Maurach, valley station of the Rofan cable car
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

forest trail, hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing, enough to drink and eat. Telescopic hiking poles and a first aid kit are recommended. Hut sleeping bag. The tour requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.
Source: Achensee

Description

The Rofan tour is a challenging multi-day hike where you get to explore the mountains of the Brandenberg Alps on foot and stay overnight in cosy mountain huts. The route has ca. 30 kilometres in total and breaks down into 4 sections. If you enjoy hiking on rocky terrain like a chamois and climbing imposing summits, then this tour is for you.

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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