Long-distance hike Rofan tour - stage 1

Maurach am Achensee / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.0 km
Duration: 2:00 h

Valley station of the Rofan cable car (Maurach) - Buchauer Alm - Schützensteig - Durrakreuz - Erfurter Hütte

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.0 km
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:840 hm
Highest point1,834 m

Starting point

Maurach, valley station of the Rofan cable car (980 metres)

Finishing point

Maurach, Erfurter Hütte (1,834 metres)

Trail condition

forest trail, hiking trail
Source: Achensee

Description

From the valley station of the Rofan cable car, walk in a north-easterly direction past the Naturhotel Alpenblick to the wooden bridge. Walk across the bridge and follow the trail to the right of the stream towards Buchauer Alm*) at an elevation of 1,385 metres. From there, the Schützensteig trail takes you directly to the Durrakreuz. Now follow the yellow signposts as the trail climbs gently to the Erfurter Hütte. Overnight stay at the Erfurter Hütte.

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

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