Mountain hikes Steinberg - Schneidalm - Raetischen Inschriften – Stubachalm - Steinberg

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 15.1 km
Duration: 7:45 h

Strenuous circular route via the Schneidjoch, the Rhaetian rock inscriptions, and the Stubachalm: 15.1 km, nearly 1,000 metres of elevation gain, ca. 7 hrs 45 mins walking time.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 15.1 km
  • Duration: 7:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:965 hm
  • Elevation downhill:965 hm
Highest point1,705 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, Parkplatz Waldfrieden

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, Parkplatz Waldfrieden
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

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Trail condition

asphalt road, forest road, hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended. Enough to drink and eat (there are no possibilities to make a stop for a refreshment on this tour).
Source: Achensee

Description

From the car park “Waldfrieden”, follow the main road for ca. 500 metres in the direction of Achenkirch until you reach the forest road to the right. From here, walk along the Weißenbach in the direction of the Weißbachl Alm (not serviced). A beautiful trail takes you to the Schneidalm (not serviced) and the Rhaetian inscriptions (1,520 metres). Turn right and follow the trail in the direction of the Angernalm. Keep right and climb to the Schneidjoch (see signpost). Walk over the Schneidjoch saddle facing the Guffert and descend in the direction of the Issalmen (not serviced). Walk past the Issalmen and continue in a westerly direction via the Stubachalm (decrepit) until you reach the federal road. Walk back to the starting point.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 4080 to Achenkirch, change to line 7801 to Steinberg) to Steinberg am Rofan to the car park Waldfrieden. Get off at the stop: Steinberg a. R. Waldfrieden.

  • Parking

    Car park Waldfrieden in Steinberg am Rofan (paid parking).

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