Snowshoe hike Steinberger Kotalm

Steinberg am Rofan / Brandenberg Alps (Rofan)
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 5.5 km
Duration: 3:30 h

Snowshoe hike from the Liftstüberl car park in Steinberg. The trail goes through quiet forest areas up to the Kotalm (1,449m). About 420 metres of elevation gain.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 5.5 km
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:420 hm
  • Elevation downhill:420 hm
Highest point1,449 m

Starting point

Steinberg, Liftstüberl car park

Finishing point

Steinberg, Liftstüberl car park

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
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  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

forest road, hiking trail

Equipment

Sturdy, water and cold-resistant hiking boots. Telescopic hiking poles with large plates are recommended. This path can be walked with snowshoes.
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

This snowshoe tour, which leads mostly through forest terrain, starts from the Liftstüberl car park. Walk uphill for about 200 metres along the right side of the ski slope. The route leads up to the Gfaßsattel (wayside cross), walking time ca. 30 minutes. Follow the signs in the direction of (Steinberger) Kotalm - Unutz. After ca. 1.5 hours, you arrive at the Kotalm (not serviced). The return is via the same route. Alternatively, walk left below the decrepit Kotalm and follow the trail to Steinberg (see signposts). After ca. 1.5 hours, you reach the forest road. Turn right and head back to the car park.
Special notice: Please respect wildlife and be quiet around deer feeding stations. Walking time varies depending on snow conditions.
Walking time to the Steinberger Kotalm: 2 hours. Walking time back to Steinberg: ca. 1.5 hours.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Silberwaldhütte

    Opening hours:closed
    Place:Steinberg am Rofan
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Arrival by regional bus: Take line 4080 to Achenkirch, change to line 7801 towards Steinberg and travel to the stop "Steinberg a. R. Rofanlift II" (Rofanlift II car park). Return: From the stop "Achenkirch Abzw Christlumlifte" take line 4080, then in Achenkirch at the stop "Abzw Steinberg a. R." change to line 7801.

  • Parking

    Liftstüberl car park in Steinberg (free of charge)

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