Mountain hikes Rotenkogel

Matrei in Osttirol / Granatspitzgruppe
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 3.9 km
Duration: 3:00 h

An artistic hymn of praise made of metal: the summit cross on the Rotenkogel panoramic mountain is reminiscent of a tuning fork. This is obvious, as it was erected by the East Tyrolean Men's Choral Society.

Tour character

Due to its central location, the Rotenkogel is one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in East Tyrol. At the summit at 2,762 meters, the border between the national park communities of Kals am Großglockner and Matrei in East Tyrol runs high above the Goldried recreation area and the Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei. The gondola lift from Kals takes you up to the Adlerlounge, where the marked trail begins. Difficult paths, which climb 383 meters in altitude, lead to the summit cross, which is well worth seeing.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 3.9 km
  • Duration: 3:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:383 hm
  • Elevation downhill:383 hm
Highest point2,762 m

Starting point

Adler Lounge / Bergbahnen Kals

Finishing point

Adler Lounge / Bergbahnen Kals
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Trail condition

Steig
Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

Head up on the gondola in Kals am Großglockner to the Adlerlounge. A signposted steep trail starts there. This hike for expert hikers provides unique panoramic views from the summit. Thanks to the central location it is not for nothing that the Rotenkogel is defined as being one of the loveliest viewing mountains in Osttirol.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Adler Lounge 2.421m

    Opening hours:Open today
    Place:Kals am Großglockner
    :Restaurant, Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

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