Hut hike Steinberg - Gfaßsattel - Schönjochalm - Steinberg

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 13.1 km
Duration: 4:15 h

Steinberg - Gfaßsattel - Schönjochalm - Steinberg

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 13.1 km
  • Duration: 4:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:330 hm
  • Elevation downhill:330 hm
Highest point1,287 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

gravel road, dirt road, forest road

Equipment

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

Description

From the parish church Steinberg, walk in a westerly direction past the Messnerhof and continue along the dirt path to the Obermooshof. Walk behind the farm and follow the road to the barn. Turn right and follow the road as it climbs to a junction. Turn left and follow the gravel path straight on to the Gfaßsattel (1,226 metres). From here, follow the gravel path and the forest path to the Schönjochalm (1,287 metres, see signpost). The return route is via the forest road to Steinberg.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Exit bus stop: Steinberg a. R. Kirche

  • Parking

    Car park Gemeindeamt Steinberg

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