Mountain hikes Bärenwald circuit

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.9 km
Duration: 1:30 h

If you can't get enough of the sun, simply hike from the sunny plateau along the panoramic trail on the Bärenwald loop - and enjoy great views down to the village.

Tour character

The easy Bärenwald loop above Steinberg am Rofan is a sunny panoramic trail with wonderful views of the village and the surrounding area. From the Steinberg parish church, the route leads through varied landscapes, past meadows, forest roads and forest paths.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.9 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:170 hm
  • Elevation downhill:175 hm
Highest point1,095 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

asphalt road, forest road

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended.
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

From the parish church Steinberg, walk in a northerly direction past the two houses on the left. Descend to the Mühlbach and walk to the asphalt road. Turn left and walk past some houses to the next junction. After the last house, turn right. Then walk a short section on the forest road to the left. Before the signpost “Guffert” follow the driveway in the middle to the Bärenwald path. Follow this path until you arrive at the western incline of the Guffert (see signpost “Guffert”). Turn left and descend to the "Gasthof Waldhäusl", then turn left again and walk back to the parish church Steinberg.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Gasthaus Waldhäusl

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Steinberg am Rofan
    :Restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 4080 to Achenkirch, change to line 7801 to Steinberg) to the parish church Steinberg/municipal office. Get off at the stop: Steinberg a. R. Kirche.

  • Parking

    From the Achensee main road (B181) in Achenkirch, turn onto the Steinberg state road (L221) towards Steinberg am Rofan. Follow the L221 for about 10km until you reach the village. The road leads directly to the parish church of Steinberg and the municipal office.
    Car park Gemeindeamt Steinberg (free of charge)

Weather

Today

mainly clear
9°C/0°C
70%0.6l10 km/h

Sun

snow showers
4°C/0°C
80%2.5l5 km/h

Mon

cloudy
5°C/-1°C
35%0l5 km/h
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