Trail running Rofan Summit Trilogy – Rofanspitze, Sagzahn & Sonnwendjoch

Münster / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Route length: 26.1 km
Duration: 6:30 h

Alpine trail run across Rofanspitze, Sagzahn and Vorderes Sonnwendjoch: 26 km, 1,900 m ascent, technical trails, exposed sections and great views.

Tour information

  • Length: 26.1 km
  • Duration: 6:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,927 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,932 hm
Highest point2,256 m

Starting point

Münster

Finishing point

Münster
  • Fitness level 6 / 6

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Equipment

The route runs mostly on well runnable trails but contains some slightly technical sections. Pay attention to suitable shoes with grippy soles and adjust your pace to the terrain. Also for this route: inform yourself beforehand about the weather conditions – sections can be slippery when wet.
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  • Closed trail running shoes with grippy soles
  • Mobile phone
  • Container for taking in fluids at the refreshment station (e.g. soft cup or soft flask)
  • Completed data sheet on the back of the bib number
  • Rescue blanket
  • Additionally, the following are mandatory for the CLASSIC challenge:
  • Rain jacket with at least 10,000mm waterproof rating
  • Small first aid kit (compress, gauze bandage, fixing tape)
Source: Alpbachtal Tourismus

Description

This demanding trail run starts at the municipal office in Münster and leads via Höllenstein, Seitensteinalm and Sonnwendbühelalm to Schermsteinalm. From here, the terrain becomes alpine: narrow, steep and technically challenging trails lead across Krahnsattel and Graberscharte to Rofanspitze at around 2,250 m. After Schafsteigsattel, the key section awaits at Sagzahn: a short, exposed and cable-secured passage of around 50 metres. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are essential. Via Vorderes Sonnwendjoch, the long descent begins, first on technical trails and later past Bayreuther Hütte and along forest roads. From Wehralm, another steep trail leads down to Grünsbach before an easier final section takes you back to Münster. With 26 km and around 1,900 metres of ascent, this is a challenging alpine route for experienced trail runners.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus 601 www.vvt.at 

  • Parking

    Parkinghouse Gemeindeamt Münster 

Weather

Today

light rain showers
28°C/13°C
55%2l5 km/h

Tue

clear sky
31°C/13°C
25%1.2l5 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
21°C/12°C
85%19.2l5 km/h
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