Mountain hikes Steinberg - Kotalm - Vorderunnutz - Kotalm - Steinberg

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 12.1 km
Duration: 5:45 h

A challenging hike to the 2,087-metre-high Vorderunnutz from the cross-country skiing centre car park in Steinberg. From the Kotalm, the trail becomes more scenic with views of the Karwendel, Achensee, Rofan and Guffert mountains.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 12.1 km
  • Duration: 5:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,070 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,070 hm
Highest point2,087 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, cross country skiing centre

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, cross country skiing centre
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 5 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended. It is recommended to bring sufficient provisions, as there are no places to stop for food or drinks.
Source: Achensee

Description

The hike to the Vorderunnutz can be significantly shortened by starting from the car park of the cross-country skiing centre in Steinberg. (Alternatively, starting from the car park Rofan lifts II makes the tour slightly longer). The ascent starts on a beautiful but somewhat steep trail through the forest. This path later joins the regular route to the Vorderunnutz, just below the Kotalm. At the summit, you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the Karwendel, Lake Achensee, Rofan, Guffert, and the Bavarian Prealps. The return is via the same route.

Tip: Start your hike to Vorderunnutz from the car park at the cross-country skiing centre in Steinberg to shorten the route considerably.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    By regional bus (line 4080 and 7801) to Steinberg am Rofan. Get off at the "Steinberg a. R. Unterberg" stop. From there, follow the road to the next junction, turn right, and after about 5 minutes you will reach the starting point at the cross-country skiing centre car park.

  • Parking

    Car park cross country skiing centre Steinberg am Rofan (paid parking)

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