Groomed winter high-altitude walk on the Rofan: easy 1.9km, 40m elevation gain, starting at 1,840m – stunning views away from the ski slopes.

Tour information

Requirement: easy
Length: 1.9 km
Duration: 1:00 h
Elevation uphill:40 hm
Elevation downhill:40 hm

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Elevation profile

High-altitude hiking tour in the Rofan.gpx

Highest point1,840 m

Starting point

Maurach, mountain station of the Rofan cable car, 1,840m

Finishing point

Maurach, mountain station of the Rofan cable car

Fitness level 1 / 6
Technique 1 / 6

Features

Circular route

Best time of year

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Trail condition

groomed winter hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy, water and cold-resistant hiking boots. Telescopic hiking poles with large plates are recommended.

Description

This cleared and signposted winter walk starts from the top station of the Rofan cable car at an elevation of 1,840 metres. The trail climbs gently to the Mauritzalm, leads past the Wasserboden lift, then branches off to the right towards the Jägerhütte before taking you back to the top station of the Rofan cable car.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Almstüberl
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Maurach am Achensee
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
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Berggasthof Rofan
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Maurach am Achensee
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
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Erfurter Hütte
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Maurach am Achensee
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
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Mauritzalm
Place: Maurach am Achensee
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant : Breakfast
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Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Exit bus-stop: Maurach Rofan Seilbahn
Parking
Car park of the Rofan cable car no. 1 or 2 in Maurach

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