Via Ferrata -
Achensee
5-summit via ferrata - Rosskopf
Difficulty
C / D
Via Ferata length
150 m
Via Ferata height
150 hm
Sea Level
1831
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2246 m
Exposure
S
Best season
Jun - Oct
GPS Position / Ascent
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The Achensee 5-summit via ferrata offers steep ferrata passages and hiking sections over a length of 2km. It connects 5 peaks with routes of varying difficulty.
Steep via ferrata section in the Rofan mountains resembling the Dolomites, with many clusters of edelweiss flowers. The most impressive passage on the Rosskopf via ferrata is the entrance wall and the yellow upswing above it.
Walking time approach
1:30 h
Climbing time
1:30 h
Walking time descent
1:30 h
Access
From the top station of the Rofan cable car, follow the Grubersteig trail in the direction of the Rofanspitze. At the Grubascharte, turn left in the direction of the Spieljoch until you are below the reddish walls of the Rosskopf before you follow the tracks to the starting point.
Descent
From the summit cross, climb down the via ferrata to the saddle. Continue along the footprints until you arrive at the Seekarlsteig hiking trail.
Public transport
Take the regional bus (line 8332, 4080 or 390) to the Rofan cable car in Maurach. Get off at the "Maurach a. A. Rofan Seilbahn" stop.
Journey
The valley station of the Rofan cable car is situated just off the B181 Achensee main road, above the centre of Maurach. Ascent with the gondola.
Parking
Car park Rofan Seilbahn 1 or 2 (paid parking; Rofan cable car passengers receive a refund at the ticket office).
