This reddish coloured mountain is one of the most popular climbing spots in the Rofan mountains. Grade levels are rather moderate but quite steep considering the difficulty levels. The rock quality is good, even if it sometimes doesn't look like it.
Rock quality: horizontally layered limestone.
Take the regional bus to Maurach (line 8332, 4080 or 390) and get off at the "Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn" stop.
The valley station of the Rofan cable car is situated just off the B181 Achensee main road, above the centre of Maurach. Ascent by cable car. From the top station of the Rofan cable car, walk down the ski slope. At the small lake, follow the path in a westerly direction towards Rotspitz. Finally, make your way up the steep switchbacks to the south face or to the right to access the east and north face. 45 minutes from the top station.
Car park Rofan Seilbahn 1 or 2 (paid parking; Rofan cable car passengers receive a refund at the ticket office).
