A moderate stage covering a distance of 9.3 km with 370 hm of elevation gain. If you’re in decent shape, this stage takes you over the Krahnsattel, past the Schermsteinalm and Sonnwendbühelalm, and on to the Bayreuther Mountain hut—with a fantastic view of the Inntal included.
A moderate hike through mountain huts and alpine pastures in the Rofan Mountains, offering beautiful views of the Inn Valley. A varied route combining Hiking Trails and mountain paths over gentle slopes and scenic hillsides, past the Mauritzalm and on via the Krahnsattel and Schermsteinalm. By the time you reach the Sonnwendbühelalm, at the latest, you’ll experience the typical idyllic atmosphere of the Rofan alpine pastures, before the Bayreuther Mountain hut invites you to spend the night and enjoy a cozy stop for refreshments. Overall, this is an intermediate trail difficulty stage for leisure-oriented mountain hikers with some level of fitness.
The leisurely route for Stage 2 begins at the Erfurter Hütte (1,834 meters) with an ascent past the Mauritzalm (signposted). After a short descent, the trail continues on flat ground to the fork before the Grubastiege. There, follow the Trail Marking uphill toward Krahnsattel. From the saddle, descend past the Haidachstellwand to the Schermsteinalm (1,860 meters). Continue following the yellow signposting to the Sonnwendbühelalm and then on to the Bayreuther Mountain hut (1,560 meters). Overnight stay at the mountain hut.
Tip: Hikers in good physical condition can also choose the summit route for Stage 2. See the icon below.
