In about 2 hours, this short opening stage takes you uphill from Maurach via the Buchauer Alpine Pasture, the Schützensteig, and the Durrakreuz to the Erfurter Hütte.
A short, moderately difficult opening stage of the Rofan Circuit that leads briskly from Maurach up into the Rofan mountains via forest trails and hiking paths. The ascent quickly evokes the atmosphere of an alpine mountain hut and heads toward the Durrakreuz, a striking vantage point, before the stage ends at the Erfurter Hütte, where you can spend the night and stop for refreshments.
From the Valley station of the Rofan Cable Car, walk northeast past the Naturhotel Alpenblick to the wooden bridge. After crossing the stream, the trail continues to the right along the stream toward the Buchauer Alpine Pasture at 1,385 meters*). From there, take the Schützensteig trail directly to the Durrakreuz. Now follow the yellow signposting along the Easy-ascending path to the Erfurter Hütte. Overnight stay at the Erfurter Hütte.
*) Unfortunately, due to a tragic fire, the Buchauer Alpine Pasture no longer exists. It is currently unclear whether it will be rebuilt.
