Winter hike Short Steinberg loop

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberger Alpen (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 4.0 km
Duration: 1:00 h

A short, sunny circular walk in Steinberg with stunning views of the Guffert. The walk takes about an hour, with a climb to the top of the hill near the lifts before descending again.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 4.0 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:90 hm
  • Elevation downhill:90 hm
Highest point1,070 m

Starting point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church

Finishing point

Steinberg am Rofan, parish church

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

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

Trail condition

groomed winter hiking trail (forest road, meadow path), paved local road

Equipment

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

Description

From the parish church, walk past the Dorfhaus. Above the Messnerhof, turn right onto the winter hiking trail leading to the Rofan lifts I and II. Follow the trail towards Rofan lift I and keep to the right as you walk above the lift pillar towards the stream. Walk past the hotel “Das Steinberg” on your lower right and continue to the bridge. Cross the bridge and follow the village trail until you reach the car park of the cross-country skiing centre. Turn right and follow the road to the junction with the federal road. Turn right again to return to your starting point at the parish church/Dorfhaus.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Exit bus stop: Steinberg a. R. Kirche

  • Parking

    Car park Gemeindeamt Steinberg

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